How severe is CVE-2026-10609?

CVE-2026-10609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-10609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-10609?

CVE-2026-10609 primarily affects Redhat Cluster Logging Operator. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-10609?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-10609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-10609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38448.

When was CVE-2026-10609 published?

CVE-2026-10609 was published on 2026-06-23 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

CVE-2026-10609

CVE-2026-10609 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Cluster Logging Operator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38448
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Redhat Cluster Logging Operator
Published: 2026-06-23
Last modified: 2026-07-08

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-10609?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-10609?: CVE-2026-10609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-10609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-10609?: CVE-2026-10609 primarily affects Redhat Cluster Logging Operator. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-10609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-10609 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-10609 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38448.
When was CVE-2026-10609 published?: CVE-2026-10609 was published on 2026-06-23 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:cluster_logging_operator:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:logging_subsystem_for_red_hat_openshift:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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