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CVE-2026-10609

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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.

Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.8 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-06-23 14:17:21.853000
Last modified
2026-10-25 23:10:00.167000
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  "published": "2026-06-23T14:17:21.853",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-25T23:10:00.167",
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    }
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