CVE-2026-10609: A missing authorization flaw was found in the OpenShift Cluster Logging Operator

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8WATCHLISTMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2026-10609 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting cluster logging operator, logging subsystem for red hat openshift. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-06-23
Last modified	2026-10-25

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: redhat

Last updated 2026-10-25 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-23 14:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-25 23:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redhat cluster logging operator MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cluster-logging-operator || rpm -q cluster-logging-operator || cluster-logging-operator --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

redhat logging subsystem for red hat openshift MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy logging-subsystem-for-red-hat-openshift || rpm -q logging-subsystem-for-red-hat-openshift || logging-subsystem-for-red-hat-openshift --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-10609?

cluster logging operator: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; logging subsystem for red hat openshift: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-10609 being exploited?

CVE-2026-10609 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-10609 affect?

CVE-2026-10609 affects cluster logging operator, logging subsystem for red hat openshift. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). 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 th

How urgent is CVE-2026-10609?

Priority 37/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Red Hat OpenShift vulnerabilities

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