Vulnerability · Published Jun 23, 2026 · Assigned by redhat

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

Medium 6.8

In plain English

A medium-severity missing authorization in Logging Subsystem for Red Hat OpenShift from Red Hat. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 32% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)6.8Medium

Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 68.4% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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 packages & fixed versions

Ecosystem	Package	Fixed in	Advisory
Go	github.com/openshift/cluster-logging-operator	0.0.0-20260804174055-1864c2a9851d	GHSA-9xm2-gw56-wj7m
Go	github.com/openshift/cluster-logging-operator	no fix listed	GO-2026-6590

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
Red Hat	Logging Subsystem for Red Hat OpenShift	see references

Weakness: CWE-862 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-10609 vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHBZ#2483943 issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT