REDHAT-BUG-2458741: Medium severity Kubevirt KubeVirt vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 2026
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Updated

A flaw was found in KubeVirt's RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) evaluation logic. The authorization mechanism improperly truncates subresource names during evaluation. This causes requests for granular subresources, such as vnc/screenshot or sev/, to be incorrectly evaluated against their parent resource permissions (e.g., vnc or sev). As a result, the RBAC engine fails to enforce the intended granular access controls. This can cause legitimate users to be denied access or allow authenticated users with specific custom roles to gain unauthorized access to subresources.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Kubevirt KubeVirt

Event History

Apr 15, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:08 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2458741?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2458741 is high due to its impact on the authorization mechanism in KubeVirt.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2458741?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2458741, you should apply the latest patches and updates provided by KubeVirt.

3

What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2458741?

REDHAT-BUG-2458741 affects KubeVirt implementations that use Role-Based Access Control.

4

What are the implications of REDHAT-BUG-2458741?

The implications of REDHAT-BUG-2458741 include potential unauthorized access to sensitive subresources in KubeVirt.

5

How can I mitigate the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-2458741?

To mitigate the risks of REDHAT-BUG-2458741, ensure strict access controls and monitor for unusual access patterns until the fix is applied.

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