Vulnerability Description
The rancher-extension-stackstate extension in SUSE Observability exposes service tokens in plain configuration or insecure locations rather than managing them securely. An attacker with minimal access could obtain the token to gain unauthorized access or escalate privileges within the observability environment.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2026-44940
- https://github.com/StackVista/rancher-extension-stackstate/security/advisories/G
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-44940?
CVE-2026-44940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). The rancher-extension-stackstate extension in SUSE Observability exposes service tokens in plain configuration or insecure locations rather than managing them securely. An attacker with minimal access...
How severe is CVE-2026-44940?
CVE-2026-44940 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-44940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.