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CVE-2024-13484: Openshift-gitops-operator-container: namespace isolation break

A flaw was found in openshift-gitops-operator-container. The openshift.io/cluster-monitoring label is applied to all namespaces that deploy an ArgoCD CR instance, allowing the namespace to create a rogue PrometheusRule. This issue can have adverse effects on the platform monitoring stack, as the rule is rolled out cluster-wide when the label is applied.

HighCVSS 8.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2024-13484 is a namespace isolation flaw in Red Hat OpenShift GitOps. A namespace running an ArgoCD custom resource may receive a monitoring label that lets monitoring rules affect the cluster-wide monitoring stack. This can turn a namespace-level issue into a platform-level risk.

Executive priority

Treat as a high-priority platform security update for OpenShift environments. Prioritize shared or multi-tenant clusters because the flaw can cross namespace boundaries and affect cluster-wide monitoring, even though exploitation requires high privileges.

Technical view

The openshift-gitops-operator-container applies the openshift.io/cluster-monitoring label to namespaces deploying an ArgoCD CR. That can allow creation of a rogue PrometheusRule that is rolled out cluster-wide. Red Hat rates this High, CVSS 8.2, CWE-668, with local access and high privileges required.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in Red Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14 and 1.15 deployments using the affected listed container packages and versions. Risk is higher where non-platform teams can create ArgoCD CRs or PrometheusRule resources in namespaces.

Exploitation context

The CVSS vector requires local access and high privileges, with no user interaction. The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. The business risk is disruption or manipulation of platform monitoring behavior across the cluster.

Researcher notes

Key issue is improper exposure of cluster monitoring scope through namespace labeling. Public sources identify Red Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14 and 1.15 packages as affected and reference related GitHub pull requests. The bundle does not provide exploit evidence or detailed fixed-version mapping beyond errata references.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply applicable Red Hat updates in RHSA-2025:7753, RHSA-2025:8274, and RHSA-2025:9506.
  • Follow Red Hat’s CVE guidance for affected OpenShift GitOps 1.14 and 1.15 deployments.
  • Restrict who can create ArgoCD custom resources in tenant namespaces.
  • Review permissions for creating PrometheusRule resources in cluster-monitoring-labeled namespaces.
  • Avoid ad hoc label changes unless aligned with Red Hat guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory OpenShift clusters running Red Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14 or 1.15.
  • Compare installed GitOps operator and container package versions with Red Hat’s affected list.
  • Identify namespaces with ArgoCD custom resources and openshift.io/cluster-monitoring labels.
  • Audit PrometheusRule resources in those namespaces for unexpected ownership or purpose.
  • Confirm the relevant Red Hat errata have been applied.
Prepared
Confidence
medium
Sources
10

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.2 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
1ADP providers
10Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: total

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.2CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H1.56redhat

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

8.2High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2024-13484Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  1. Source timelineredhat

    Reported to Red Hat.

  2. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  3. Source timelineredhat

    Made public.

  4. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

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ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Unknown vendorgitops-operatorgitops-operator, 0unaffected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14openshift-gitops-1/argocd-rhel8, v1.14.4-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14openshift-gitops-1/argocd-rhel9, v1.14.4-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14openshift-gitops-1/argo-rollouts-rhel8, v1.14.4-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14openshift-gitops-1/console-plugin-rhel8, v1.14.4-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14openshift-gitops-1/dex-rhel8, v1.14.4-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14openshift-gitops-1/gitops-operator-bundle, v1.14.4-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14openshift-gitops-1/gitops-rhel8, v1.14.4-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14openshift-gitops-1/gitops-rhel8-operator, v1.14.4-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14openshift-gitops-1/kam-delivery-rhel8, v1.14.4-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.14openshift-gitops-1/must-gather-rhel8, v1.14.4-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.15openshift-gitops-1/argocd-extensions-rhel8, v1.15.2-4affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.15openshift-gitops-1/argocd-rhel8, v1.15.2-4affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.15openshift-gitops-1/argocd-rhel9, v1.15.2-1affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.15openshift-gitops-1/argo-rollouts-rhel8, v1.15.2-4affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.15openshift-gitops-1/console-plugin-rhel8, v1.15.2-4affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.15openshift-gitops-1/dex-rhel8, v1.15.2-4affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.15openshift-gitops-1/gitops-operator-bundle, v1.15.2-4affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.15openshift-gitops-1/gitops-rhel8, v1.15.2-4affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.15openshift-gitops-1/gitops-rhel8-operator, v1.15.2-4affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.15openshift-gitops-1/must-gather-rhel8, v1.15.2-4affected
Red HatRed Hat OpenShift GitOps 1.16openshift-gitops-1/gitops-rhel8-operator, 1.16affected
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-668

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