CVE-2026-10609: Openshift/cluster-logging-operator: cluster logging operator creates and forwards serviceaccount tokens without verifying clf creator authorization

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.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges

High

User interaction

None

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Scope

Changed

Exploitation

Is it being used?

Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.4% · higher than 31% of CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet

CISA KEVNot listed

Ransomware campaign useNot known

Affected products

Which versions

LS

Logging Subsystem for Red Hat OpenShift · Red Hat

All versions, or not specified · source: vendor, NVD

CL

Cluster Logging Operator · Redhat

All versions, or not specified · source: NVD