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Red Hat Quay EUVDEUVD-2026-58822

| CVE-2026-74245 HIGH
Missing Authentication for Critical Function (CWE-306)
2026-08-14 redhat GHSA-jr6g-vw27-98vc
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Identify target using Quay log export feature
  2. Delivery
    Intercept plaintext email or webhook callback
  3. Exploit
    Extract exported log file ID
  4. Execution
    Send unauthenticated HTTP request to download endpoint
  5. Persist
    Retrieve full action log
  6. Impact
    Exfiltrate usernames, IPs, and audit metadata

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Authentication required for critical functions
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Initial Access

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires the attacker to first obtain a valid exported log file ID. These IDs are not publicly enumerable or guessable - they must be intercepted from the plaintext email notification or HTTP webhook callback that Quay sends to administrators upon log export completion. Consequently, the log export feature must be actively in use (an administrator must have triggered an export) and the delivery channel must be susceptible to interception (plaintext SMTP or unprotected HTTP webhook). Organizations that have never used the action log export feature, or that deliver export notifications exclusively over verified encrypted channels, are not exposed. Exploitation is bounded to confidentiality impact only - the endpoint does not accept writes and cannot be used to modify or delete data. The CVSS PR:N designation applies to the download action itself, not to triggering the export, which requires authenticated administrator access.

Impact

The vendor-assigned CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) accurately reflects the endpoint's unauthenticated network exposure and high confidentiality impact, but overstates practical exploitability in isolation: obtaining a valid file ID requires either intercepting email or webhook traffic, which introduces a real-world barrier not captured by AC:L. EPSS at 0.31% (23rd percentile) independently corroborates that automated, opportunistic exploitation is unlikely. There is no CISA KEV listing and no known POC, so exploitation remains in the realm of targeted, actor-initiated attacks rather than commodity threats. Organizations that use the log export feature and deliver export notifications over unencrypted SMTP or unprotected HTTP webhook endpoints face meaningful risk, particularly in environments where network-layer interception is feasible. The impact is limited strictly to confidentiality - no integrity or availability consequence exists.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with a man-in-the-middle position on an organization's email infrastructure - or with access to an unencrypted SMTP relay - intercepts a Quay action log export notification and extracts the file ID embedded in the download link. The attacker then issues an unauthenticated HTTP GET request to the Quay export download endpoint using the captured file ID, successfully retrieving the full exported action log containing usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and detailed action metadata. No public POC has been identified, and the attack requires no special tooling beyond the ability to read intercepted email or webhook traffic.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv2 – Aug 20, 2026

Red Hat Quay 3's exported action logs download endpoint fails to enforce authorization, permitting any network-accessible party who holds a valid file ID to retrieve full audit log exports without authenticating. The file IDs, while complex and not publicly guessable, are transmitted in plaintext via email notifications and webhook callbacks - creating a realistic interception pathway for adversaries with network positioning. No active exploitation or public POC has been identified; EPSS at 0.31% (23rd percentile) reflects low automated exploitation probability, though targeted disclosure remains credible wherever log export notifications traverse unencrypted channels.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Aug 14, 2026 - 23:17 CVSS 5.9

Red Hat Quay's exported action logs download endpoint fails to enforce authorization, allowing any unauthenticated network attacker who possesses a valid file ID to retrieve sensitive exported log data. Affected are Red Hat Quay 3 and Red Hat OpenShift Update Service deployments that use the exported logs feature. Exposed data includes usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and action-specific metadata, making this a targeted but meaningful information disclosure risk - no public exploit or active exploitation (CISA KEV) has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Apply the vendor-issued patch from Red Hat; consult the advisory at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-74245 for confirmed fixed version numbers, as exact patch versions are not independently confirmed in the available data. As a compensating control prior to patching, restrict network access to the Quay export download endpoint via firewall rules or reverse-proxy ACLs, limiting reachability to trusted internal IP ranges - this reduces exposure from unauthenticated internet access but does not fix the underlying authorization flaw. Enforce TLS-encrypted SMTP (STARTTLS or SMTPS) and HTTPS-only webhook delivery to prevent file ID interception in transit; switching to plaintext channels should be treated as a high-severity misconfiguration in this context. Disabling the exported logs feature entirely eliminates the vulnerability but removes audit log export capability for the organization. Treat network restriction and channel encryption as temporary mitigations only - patching remains the authoritative fix.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Red Hat Quay 3 is a container image registry platform that provides administrators with an action log export feature, delivering exported data via a download link sent through email or webhook callbacks. The root cause is classified as CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function): the download endpoint relies solely on the secrecy of a complex file ID - a form of capability-based access control - rather than verifying the requester's identity or entitlement. This design fails when file IDs are exposed over unencrypted delivery channels. The CPE strings confirm both Red Hat Quay 3 (cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_quay_3:*) and Red Hat OpenShift Update Service (cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openshift_update_service:*) are affected, indicating the flaw extends to the OpenShift-integrated update service component that shares this log export infrastructure.

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Severity by source

Vendor (redhat) PRIMARY MEDIUM
NVD 7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
vuln.today AI 5.9 MEDIUM

File ID acquisition depends on intercepting plaintext email or webhook traffic outside the attacker's direct control, warranting AC:H over the vendor's AC:L.

3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
4.0 AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
Red Hat 5.9 MEDIUM

Primary rating from Vendor (redhat).

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Severity Changed
Aug 20, 2026 - 20:07 NVD
MEDIUM HIGH
CVSS changed
Aug 20, 2026 - 20:07 NVD
5.9 (MEDIUM) 7.5 (HIGH)

DescriptionNVD

A flaw was found in Red Hat Quay's exported logs feature. An unauthenticated attacker with a valid file ID could download exported action logs without proper authorization. While file IDs are complex, they can be intercepted from plaintext email or webhook callbacks. This vulnerability leads to information disclosure, potentially exposing sensitive data such as usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, and action-specific metadata.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

Red Hat Quay 3's audit log export feature fails to enforce access controls, allowing any network-adjacent user who intercepts a log export notification email or webhook to retrieve full audit logs without authentication. For organizations subject to regulatory audit requirements (SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS), this creates audit trail integrity violations and potential compliance failures. Risk is elevated in environments where log notifications transit unencrypted channels or pass through untrusted networks.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations: encrypt all notification delivery channels (enforce TLS for email, HTTPS with certificate pinning for webhooks); invalidate download links after single use or 60-minute expiration; restrict log file server access via IP allow-lists to known administrative networks; require separate authentication at download time even if link is obtained; implement audit logging of all log export downloads to detect anomalies; disable email-based export notifications in favor of authenticated in-application access only; consider air-gapping audit log export functionality.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 77% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
widely deployed in enterprises running Red Hat OpenShift container infrastructure
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
Yes
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

38
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +38
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_openshift_update_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_quay_3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:red_hat:red_hat_quay_3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Vendor StatusVendor

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