CVE-2026-6388
Argocd-image-updater: argocd image updater: cross-namespace privilege escalation via insufficient namespace validation
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.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Red Hat
commercial·US
Exploitability
Workaround Available
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