Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in odh-dashboard, the web console component of Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI). Due to incorrect network binding, a malicious actor within the cluster can bypass authentication and impersonate any user by providing an arbitrary access token. This allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the Kubernetes API, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, or information disclosure.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:53261
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:53262
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:53263
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-16745
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2506350
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-16745?
CVE-2026-16745 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A flaw was found in odh-dashboard, the web console component of Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI). Due to incorrect network binding, a malicious actor within the cluster can bypass authentication and imper...
How severe is CVE-2026-16745?
CVE-2026-16745 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16745?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.