CVE-2026-15416

Argo-cd: argo cd unauthenticated remote code execution in repo-server via generatemanifest grpc endpoint

Published Jul 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.9 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Limit network access to the Argo CD repo-server gRPC endpoint to trusted internal components using Kubernetes NetworkPolicy or equivalent network access controls. Do not expose the repo-server outside the cluster or to untrusted networks. Restrict access to the associated Redis service and update to a fixed version once one becomes available.

Tracking

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Advisories

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History
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CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:openshift_gitops:1.19::el8
References
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_portal:2
Vendors & Products Redhat ansible Portal
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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.
Title Argo-cd: argo cd unauthenticated remote code execution in repo-server via generatemanifest grpc endpoint
First Time appeared Redhat
Redhat ansible Portal
Redhat openshift Data Foundation
Redhat openshift Gitops
Weaknesses CWE-306
CPEs cpe:/a:redhat:ansible_portal:2
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift_data_foundation:4
cpe:/a:redhat:openshift_gitops:1
Vendors & Products Redhat
Redhat ansible Portal
Redhat openshift Data Foundation
Redhat openshift Gitops
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 11, 2026, 12:38 AM
Reserved
Jul 10, 2026, 2:49 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Jul 14, 2026, 9:16 AM
Modified
Aug 11, 2026, 1:17 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jul 1, 2026, 12:00 AM