Multicloud-operators-channel: multicloud-operators-channel: cross-namespace secret and configmap mutation via spec.secretref.namespace confused deputy
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-64927 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | redhat |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-12 02:16:37 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-26 23:17:15 UTC |
| 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 6.4 MEDIUM from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS: 0.001430000 probability, percentile 0.038540000 (date 2026-08-26)
Problem Types: CWE-639 | CWE-639 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 6.4 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 6.4 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
LowUser Interaction
NoneScope
ChangedConfidentiality
LowIntegrity
LowAvailability
NoneCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management For Kubernetes 2.13 | unaffected 1787259310 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management For Kubernetes 2.15 | unaffected 1787238600 * rpm | Not specified |
| CNA | Red Hat | Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management For Kubernetes 2.17 | unaffected 1787242099 * rpm | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi | [email protected] | bugzilla.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-64927 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60389 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60390 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:60386 | [email protected] | access.redhat.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| CNA | 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z | Reported to Red Hat. |
| CNA | 2026-08-11T00:00:00.000Z | Made public. |
Workarounds
CNA: 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.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.