HIGH

CVE-2026-16745

Odh-dashboard: odh-dashboard: backend port 8080 trusts x-forwarded-access-token without origin validation

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

A flaw was found in odh-dashboard, the web console component of Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI). Due to incorrect network binding, a malicious actor within the cluster can bypass authentication and impersonate any user by providing an arbitrary access token. This allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the Kubernetes API, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, or information disclosure.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
7/23/2026
Last Modified
7/23/2026

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16745?

A flaw was found in odh-dashboard, the web console component of Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI). Due to incorrect network binding, a malicious actor within the cluster can bypass authentication and impersonate any user by providing an arbitrary access token. This allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the Kubernetes API, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution, privilege escalation, or information disclosure.

Is CVE-2026-16745 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-16745 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is N/A%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-16745?

CVE-2026-16745 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.

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