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CVE-2026-6388: Privilege escalation in Argo CD Argo CD Image Updater

A flaw was found in ArgoCD Image Updater. This vulnerability allows an attacker, with permissions to create or modify an ImageUpdater resource in a multi-tenant environment, to bypass namespace bounda...

Summary

ParameterValue
CVE IDCVE-2026-6388
Alert SourceGitHub Advisory - Critical Vulnerability
CVE Publication Year2026
Date Published2026-04-16
VendorArgo CD
ProductArgo CD Image Updater
CVSS Score9.1 (critical)
EPSS ScoreNo data
CISA KEVNo
RansomwareNot confirmed

Vulnerability Description

A flaw was found in ArgoCD Image Updater. This vulnerability allows an attacker, with permissions to create or modify an ImageUpdater resource in a multi-tenant environment, to bypass namespace boundaries. By exploiting insufficient validation, the attacker can trigger unauthorized image updates on applications managed by other tenants. This leads to cross-namespace privilege escalation, impacting application integrity through unauthorized application updates.

Required Actions

Apply vendor patches or mitigations as soon as available.

Who Is Affected?

This vulnerability affects Argo CD Image Updater by Argo CD. Check if your organization uses this software and requires updates.

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