CVE-2026-56160
Received Received - Intake

Improper Authorization in Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Publication date: 2026-07-24

Last updated on: 2026-07-24

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper authorization in Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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Published
2026-07-24
Last Modified
2026-07-24
Generated
2026-07-24
AI Q&A
2026-07-24
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-56160

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microsoft azure_red_hat_openshift *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-285 The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper authorization issue in Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO). An authorized attacker can exploit it over a network to elevate their privileges, gaining higher access than intended.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO) configurations for improper authorization settings. Review user roles and permissions in ARO clusters. Monitor for unusual privilege escalation attempts in logs. No specific commands are provided in the available resources.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to access sensitive data, modify system configurations, or disrupt services in your Azure Red Hat OpenShift environment.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations due to improper access controls and potential data exposure.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for Azure Red Hat OpenShift as soon as possible to address the improper authorization issue.

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