CVE-2026-75884
Awx: awx: privilege escalation to openshift namespace via pod_spec_override injection in container groups
Description
A flaw was found in AWX. The container group pod_spec_override field uses an incomplete blocklist that only restricts automountServiceAccountToken, allowing injection of initContainers, serviceAccountName overrides, and projected service account token volumes. An AAP platform administrator can exploit this to escalate privileges to OpenShift namespace-level access and exfiltrate namespace secrets.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 23, 2026, 8:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 24, 2026, 4:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update AWX to the latest version.
- Review and restrict pod_spec_override configurations.
- Apply comprehensive input validation for pod specifications.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 24, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/75xxx/CVE-2026-75884.json">CVE-2026-75884</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:71114 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected Affected value modified. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/75xxx/CVE-2026-75884.json">CVE-2026-75884</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:71113 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:71115 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in AWX. The container group pod_spec_override field uses an incomplete blocklist that only restricts automountServiceAccountToken, allowing injection of initContainers, serviceAccountName overrides, and projected service account token volumes. An AAP platform administrator can exploit this to escalate privileges to OpenShift namespace-level access and exfiltrate namespace secrets. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-184 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/75xxx/CVE-2026-75884.json">CVE-2026-75884</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-75884 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2517893