CVE-2026-10609 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Cluster Logging Operator	-
Redhat	Logging Subsystem For Red Hat Openshift	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-10609MitigationVendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2483943Issue TrackingVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-10609?

CVE-2026-10609 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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 ClusterLogFo...

How severe is CVE-2026-10609?

CVE-2026-10609 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-10609?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Cluster Logging Operator, Redhat Logging Subsystem For Red Hat Openshift.