CVE-2026-64927
Description
A flaw was found in the multicloud-operators-channel component. This vulnerability allows a user with specific permissions to manipulate how the system handles sensitive information, known as Secrets, across different parts of the system (namespaces). By exploiting this, an attacker can modify these Secrets in unauthorized areas. This could lead to unauthorized access to information or elevated privileges within the system.
Statement
Moderate: A confused deputy flaw in the multicloud-operators-channel component of Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management allows a tenant with Channel create permissions to modify Secrets in arbitrary namespaces. This enables cross-namespace Secret mutation and backup-scope expansion, indicating a privilege escalation within the cluster.
Mitigation
Restrict the creation of `Channel` resources to trusted administrators within Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management. This limits the attack surface by preventing unauthorized tenants from exploiting the confused deputy vulnerability in the `multicloud-operators-channel` component.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 6.4 | N/A | 6.4 |
| Attack Vector | Network | N/A | Network |
| Attack Complexity | Low | N/A | Low |
| Privileges Required | Low | N/A | Low |
| User Interaction | None | N/A | None |
| Scope | Changed | N/A | Changed |
| Confidentiality | Low | N/A | Low |
| Integrity Impact | Low | N/A | Low |
| Availability Impact | None | N/A | None |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Access Control
Technical Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
Access control checks for specific user data or functionality can be bypassed.
Access Control
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Horizontal escalation of privilege is possible (one user can view/modify information of another user).
Access Control
Technical Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Vertical escalation of privilege is possible if the user-controlled key is actually a flag that indicates administrator status, allowing the attacker to gain administrative access.
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