CVE-2026-81320
Hawtio-operator: hawtio-operator: tls private key written to operator log at debug level
Description
A flaw was found in hawtio-operator. When a custom Route TLS secret is configured and the operator runs at debug log level 1 or higher, the entire Route object — including the TLS private key in PEM format — is serialized to JSON and written to the operator's standard output. Operator logs are typically forwarded to centralized logging systems and readable by anyone with pods/log access in the openshift-operators namespace. Debug level 1 is a low threshold commonly enabled during troubleshooting.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 15, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 15, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-81320
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Reduce hawtio-operator log level below debug 1.
- Avoid configuring custom Route TLS secrets in debug mode.
- Review and restrict access to operator logs.
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-2026-81320.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-81320 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2524898 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in hawtio-operator. When a custom Route TLS secret is configured and the operator runs at debug log level 1 or higher, the entire Route object — including the TLS private key in PEM format — is serialized to JSON and written to the operator's standard output. Operator logs are typically forwarded to centralized logging systems and readable by anyone with pods/log access in the openshift-operators namespace. Debug level 1 is a low threshold commonly enabled during troubleshooting. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-532 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/81xxx/CVE-2026-81320.json">CVE-2026-81320</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-81320 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2524898