Evidence used
- No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
- EPSS is 0.25% for the current model date.
BlackTreeCVE IntelligenceFull vulnerability report · 2026
CVE-2026-6383High confidence
Kubevirt: kubevirt: unauthorized subresource access due to improper rbac evaluation
Red Hat · Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization 4
5.4MediumCVSS 3.1
Scheduled
Fix not verifiedMedium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.
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Open reassessment dashboard →Operational reassessment
Published severity in operational context
Published severityMedium→Operational priority:Medium, unchanged from published severity.unchanged
Compensating controls
- Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
- Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.
Verification
- Confirm that the asset runs Red Hat Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization 4 and falls inside the recorded affected range.
- Recheck the vendor advisory before scheduling a change because no verified fixed version is currently retained.
- Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
- Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Open-source package ranges2 source-attributed ranges
These OSV and GitHub advisory ranges apply only to the named package and ecosystem. A listed fixed version is not a universal product patch or proof that an update is installed.
| Ecosystem and package | Affected range | First fixed version | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gokubevirt.io/kubevirt | SEMVER: introduced 0; last affected 1.8.1 | Not stated | OSV record ↗aggregator derived · 10 Sep 2026 |
| gokubevirt.io/kubevirt | <= 1.8.1 | Not stated | GitHub advisory ↗github reviewed aggregator · 16 Apr 2026 |
Direct vendor intelligence
1 currentAuthoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories
Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.
CVE-2026-6383 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 6 · interimSUSE Product Security TeamCVE-2026-6383
The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Containers 15 SP7
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Containers 15 SP7
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Containers 15 SP7
- Summary
- 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.
- Remediation
- No remediation text is recorded.
Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.
Fix not verified01
What, why and how
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.
What
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.
Why
The application performs an authorisation check, but it does not correctly enforce the required permission boundary.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation with low privileges. If successful, the issue may obtain information outside the intended access boundary.
What
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.
Why
The application performs an authorisation check, but it does not correctly enforce the required permission boundary.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation with low privileges. If successful, the issue may obtain information outside the intended access boundary.
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Exploit reality and attack path
CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.
Observed exploitation No confirmed evidence
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Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.
Public PoC / exploit material None recorded
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Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.
- Likely attack path
- a network path → Incorrect Authorization → obtain information outside the intended access boundary
- Attack surface
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low: a basic authenticated account is required
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
- Security boundary
- Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
- Weakness
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CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness. - CWE-863 ↗
CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
- CVSS vector
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CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NCommon Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.
AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRLowPrivileges required: The attacker needs basic user-level privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CLowConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.ILowIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.ANoneAvailability impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.- Post-exploitation / living off the land
- No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
03
Patch and workaround
Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.
- Status
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Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change. - Fix not verified
- Affected
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.3
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.4
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Micro 5.5
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Containers 15 SP7
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Containers 15 SP7
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Containers 15 SP7
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP7
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 16.0
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP7
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP7
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP7
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP applications 16.0
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Micro 6.0
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Micro 6.0
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Micro 6.0
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Micro 6.1
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Micro 6.1
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Micro 6.1
- kubevirt as component of SUSE Linux Micro 6.2
- kubevirt-manifests as component of SUSE Linux Micro 6.2
- kubevirt-virtctl as component of SUSE Linux Micro 6.2
- and 15 more
- Fixed
- No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
- Action
- No verified patch reference is present in the current structured sources. Check the vendor advisory before making a change.
- Workaround
- No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
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Evidence and provenance
Published 15 Apr 2026 · Last source change 15 Apr 2026, 18:40 UTC · CWE-863 · Incorrect Authorization
CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
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The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2026-23009
Product sourceVendor CSAF · SUSE Product Security Team
Remediation sourceCVE/CNA references
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD awaiting enrichment
Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.
Material change intelligence
View recent updates ↗What changed after publication
No material field changes have been recorded since change tracking began. Routine source refreshes and cosmetic edits are intentionally excluded.
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
- CVE
- Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
- CVSS
- Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
- EPSS
- Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
- CWE
- Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
- CNA
- CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
- CISA ADP
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
- NVD
- National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
- CERT / CSIRT
- A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
- PoC
- Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
- CSAF
- Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
- LoTL
- Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.