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8.8
HIGH CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-54099
Windows-machine-config-operator: windows-machine-config-operator: wicd csr extra-organization allows privilege escalation to system:masters
Overview
Description

A flaw was found in the Windows Machine Config Operator (WMCO) for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. The WICD CSR auto-approver validates that a Certificate Signing Request contains the organization system:wicd-nodes but does not reject additional organization values such as system:masters. A compromised Windows worker node that holds WICD credentials can submit a CSR that is auto-approved and signed by the cluster, yielding a client certificate that grants cluster-administrator privileges and enabling full cluster takeover.

Details
INFO

Published Date :

June 22, 2026, 2:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 15, 2026, 1:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

No

Source :

[email protected]
Impact
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-54099 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Redhat openshift_container_platform
2 Redhat windows_machine_config_operator
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 2
Scoring
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749
CVSS 3.1 HIGH MITRE-CVE
CVSS 3.1 HIGH [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 HIGH 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c
Solution
Update the Windows Machine Config Operator to validate and reject invalid organization values in CSRs.
  • Update the Windows Machine Config Operator.
  • Ensure CSRs only contain the expected organization.
  • Restrict WICD credentials to authorized nodes.
References
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-54099.

URL Resource
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-54099 Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487950 Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-54099 Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487950 Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-54099.json Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-54099 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c

    Jul. 15, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:windows_machine_config'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift for Windows Containers', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] [{'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4', 'packageName': 'openshift4-wincw/windows-machine-config-rhel8-operator', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4', 'packageName': 'openshift4-wincw/windows-machine-config-rhel9-operator', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:windows_machine_config'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift for Windows Containers', 'packageName': 'openshift4-wincw/windows-machine-config-rhel9-operator', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}]
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jul. 08, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.0 up to (excluding) 4.22.1 *cpe:2.3:a:redhat:windows_machine_config_operator:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added Reference Type Red Hat, Inc.: https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-54099 Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type Red Hat, Inc.: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487950 Types: Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type redhat-SADP: https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-54099 Types: Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type redhat-SADP: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487950 Types: Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
    Added Reference Type redhat-SADP: https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-54099.json Types: Vendor Advisory
  • CVE Modified by 0b0ca135-0b70-47e7-9f44-1890c2a1c46c

    Jun. 30, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:windows_machine_config'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift for Windows Containers', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}]
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-269
    Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-54099
    Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487950
    Added Reference https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-54099.json
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jun. 23, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-54099', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-22T16:08:02.844473Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-54099', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-22T00:00:00+00:00'}
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jun. 22, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-54099', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-22T16:08:02.844473Z'}
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jun. 22, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4', 'packageName': 'openshift4-wincw/windows-machine-config-rhel8-operator', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:openshift:4'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4', 'packageName': 'openshift4-wincw/windows-machine-config-rhel9-operator', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:/a:redhat:windows_machine_config'], 'vendor': 'Red Hat', 'product': 'Red Hat OpenShift for Windows Containers', 'packageName': 'openshift4-wincw/windows-machine-config-rhel9-operator', 'collectionURL': 'https://access.redhat.com/downloads/content/package-browser/', 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}]
    Added Description A flaw was found in the Windows Machine Config Operator (WMCO) for Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform. The WICD CSR auto-approver validates that a Certificate Signing Request contains the organization system:wicd-nodes but does not reject additional organization values such as system:masters. A compromised Windows worker node that holds WICD credentials can submit a CSR that is auto-approved and signed by the cluster, yielding a client certificate that grants cluster-administrator privileges and enabling full cluster takeover.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-269
    Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-54099
    Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2487950
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
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Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 8.8
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