CVE-2026-15416Disclosure

LOWCVSS 8.9 · HIGH

Signal is active with 3 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch affected systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

A flaw was identified in Argo CD, the GitOps engine used by Red Hat OpenShift GitOps, that could allow an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the Argo CD repo-server to achieve remote code execution. Under certain conditions, the attacker may then manipulate cached data to deploy malicious Kubernetes resources to managed clusters, potentially resulting in complete cluster compromise.

0.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-306

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 4 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 4 signals
  • Disclosure: 2 classified signals
  • Peaked at 3 mentions on most recent observed day (2026-07-15)
  • 4 total mentions across 2 days

Deep dive

Activity timeline4 mentions / 2d
01223Mentions · 2026-07-14: 1Mentions · 2026-07-15: 3Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-15: 2Technical Details · 2026-07-14: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-15: 307-1407-15
Signal classification2 categories
Disclosure
250.0%
Patch
250.0%
Referenced assets3 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-07-141
Disclosure1
2026-07-153
Disclosure1Patch2
Full discourse4 posts
  • Merge News@mergenewsapp
    Patch

    Urgent: Argo CD repo-server flaw (CVE-2026-15416) enables unauthenticated code execution and Kubernetes compromise; isolate and patch immediately. #argocd #kubernetes #vulnerability #security

    Post summary

    The notice alerts to CVE‑2026‑15416 in Argo CD, noting that it permits unauthenticated code execution and urges immediate isolation and patching.

    0000040
    23 followersView on X
  • Cyber Threat Observatory | Alan Turing Institute@TuringCyberObs
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-15416 Argo CD / OpenShift GitOps Missing authentication in the repo-server could allow remote code execution where attackers can reach GitOps deployment infrastructure Full analysis: https://github.com/alan-turing-institute/cyber-threat-observatory/blob/main/reports/2026-07-14/TIER_2_CVE-2026-15416.md #CyberSecurity #CloudSecurity #VulnerabilityManagement

    Post summary

    The tweet announces CVE‑2026‑15416, a missing authentication flaw in Argo CD/OpenShift GitOps that could lead to remote code execution, and directs readers to a full analysis.

    0000041
    58 followersView on X
  • Merge News@mergenewsapp
    Patch

    Critical RCE (CVE-2026-15416) in Argo CD repo-server needs immediate patching. Unauthenticated attackers can compromise Kubernetes clusters. #gitops #kubernetes #security #cve https://merge.news/post/rQc9QEgLKd7uQ4EzdNKj

    Post summary

    The tweet highlights a critical remote‑code‑execution CVE (CVE-2026-15416) affecting Argo CD’s repo-server that allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise Kubernetes clusters and urges immediate patching.

    0000040
    22 followersView on X
  • CVE@CVEnew
    Disclosure

    CVE-2026-15416 A flaw was identified in Argo CD, the GitOps engine used by Red Hat OpenShift GitOps, that could allow an unauthenticated attacker with network access to the Argo CD … https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15416

    Post summary

    The text announces CVE‑2026‑15416, noting a vulnerability that permits unauthenticated network access to Argo CD, but does not provide exploits, patches, or evidence of active exploitation.

    00000770
    57.8K followersView on X

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