CVE-2026-56160 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

Improper authorization in Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Azure Red Hat Openshift	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-285

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-56160Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-56160?

CVE-2026-56160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Improper authorization in Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

How severe is CVE-2026-56160?

CVE-2026-56160 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-56160?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Azure Red Hat Openshift.