Argocd-image-updater: argocd image updater: cross-namespace privilege escalation via insufficient namespace validation
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-6388 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | redhat |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-04-15 22:17:22 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-07-15 01:16:49 UTC |
| Description | A flaw was found in ArgoCD Image Updater. This vulnerability allows an attacker, with permissions to create or modify an ImageUpdater resource in a multi-tenant environment, to bypass namespace boundaries. By exploiting insufficient validation, the attacker can trigger unauthorized image updates on applications managed by other tenants. This leads to cross-namespace privilege escalation, impacting application integrity through unauthorized application updates. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.1 CRITICAL from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L
EPSS: 0.003570000 probability, percentile 0.279060000 (date 2026-07-16)
Problem Types: CWE-1220 | CWE-1220 Insufficient Granularity of Access Control
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | CVSS | 9.1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L |
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 9.1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L |
| 3.1 | 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c | Secondary | 9.1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 9.1 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift GitOps | Not specified | Not specified |
| ADP | Red Hat | Red Hat OpenShift GitOps | Not specified | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-6388.json | 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c | security.access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6388 | 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c | access.redhat.com | |
| bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi | 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c | bugzilla.redhat.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2026-04-15T19:29:41.063Z | Reported to Red Hat. |
| CNA | 2026-04-15T19:30:41.686Z | Made public. |
| ADP | 2026-04-15T19:29:41.063Z | Reported to Red Hat. |
| ADP | 2026-04-15T19:30:41.686Z | Made public. |
Workarounds
CNA: Ensure that `AppProject` resources are configured to enforce strict tenant isolation within Red Hat OpenShift GitOps environments. Additionally, restrict the permissions of the Argo CD Image Updater controller to operate only within its designated namespaces, and limit the ability of users to create or modify `ImageUpdater` resources to trusted administrators. This reduces the risk of unauthorized cross-namespace application updates.
ADP: Ensure that `AppProject` resources are configured to enforce strict tenant isolation within Red Hat OpenShift GitOps environments. Additionally, restrict the permissions of the Argo CD Image Updater controller to operate only within its designated namespaces, and limit the ability of users to create or modify `ImageUpdater` resources to trusted administrators. This reduces the risk of unauthorized cross-namespace application updates.