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.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vdb Entry, X_Refsource_Redhat vdb-entry x_refsource_redhat
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-6388
Issue Tracking, X_Refsource_Redhat issue-tracking x_refsource_redhat
RHBZ#2458766
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2458766

Scores

CVSS v3 9.1
EPSS 0.0031
EPSS Percentile 22.7%
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