6.8Medium
CVE-2026-10609Openshift/cluster-logging-operator: cluster logging operator creates and forwards serviceaccount tokens without verifying clf creator authorization
Description
A missing authorization flaw was found in the OpenShift Cluster Logging Operator. The operator creates and forwards ServiceAccount tokens to output destinations without verifying that the ClusterLogForwarder creator has permission to use those credentials, allowing a delegated editor to exfiltrate SA tokens and escalate privileges.
Weakness (CWE):
CWE-862
Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| logging | 6.5 | — | |
| redhat | cluster logging operator | — | |
| redhat | logging subsystem for red hat openshift | — | |
| Red Hat | Logging Subsystem for Red Hat OpenShift 6.5 | all versions |
References and patches
- RHSA-2026:99823 vendor-advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-10609 vdb-entryMitigationVendor Advisory
- RHBZ#2483943 issue-trackingIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
CPE matches (NVD) (2)
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cluster_logging_operator:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:redhat:logging_subsystem_for_red_hat_openshift:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*