Auth bypass in Red Hat Openshift Virtualization 4
CVE-2026-6383
A flaw was found in KubeVirt's Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) evaluation logic. The authorization mechanism improperly truncates subresource names, leading to incorrect permission evaluations. This allows authenticated users with specific custom roles to gain unauthorized access to subresources, potentially disclosing sensitive information or performing actions they are not permitted to do. Additionally, legitimate users may be denied access to resources.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.002 (4.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, vdb-entry)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_REDHAT, issue-tracking)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-6383?
- CVE-2026-6383 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Red Hat Openshift Virtualization 4, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2026-04-15.
- How severe is CVE-2026-6383?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.