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CVE-2026-10609: Openshift/cluster-logging-operator: cluster logging operator creates and forwards serviceaccount tokens without verifying clf creator authorization

• Severity: medium (CVSS 6.8 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.4% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2026-06-23 · updated 2026-10-25
• Weakness: CWE-862

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.

Affected products

• RedHat Cluster Logging Operator: all versions
• Red Hat Logging Subsystem for Red Hat OpenShift: all versions

References

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

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