CVE-2026-6388

CRITICAL

Argocd-image-updater: argocd image updater: cross-namespace privilege escalation via insufficient namespace validation

Title source: cna
STIX 2.1

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.

Scores

CVSS v3 9.1
EPSS 0.0003
EPSS Percentile 8.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact partial

Details

CWE
CWE-1220
Status published
Products (1)
Red Hat/Red Hat OpenShift GitOps
Published Apr 15, 2026
Tracked Since Apr 16, 2026