CVE-2023-50726

What it is

Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. "Local sync" is an Argo CD feature that allows developers to temporarily override an Application's manifests with locally-defined manifests. Use of the feature should generally be limited to highly-trusted users, since it allows the user to bypass any merge protections in git. An improper validation bug allows users who have `create` privileges but not `override` privileges to sync local manifests on app creation. All other restrictions, including AppProject restrictions are still enforced. The only restriction which is not enforced is that the manifests come from some approved git/Helm/OCI source. The bug was introduced in 1.2.0-rc1 when the local manifest sync feature was added. The bug has been patched in Argo CD versions 2.10.3, 2.9.8, and 2.8.12. Users are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade may mitigate the risk of branch protection bypass by removing `applications, create` RBAC access. The only way to eliminate the issue without removing RBAC access is to upgrade to a patched version.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2024-03-13 21:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 06:39 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2024-03-13 21:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:39 UTC

Exploit probability

0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-269 · Improper privilege management

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Argoproj Argo Cd < 2.8.12
• Argoproj Argo Cd < 2.9.7
• Argoproj Argo Cd < 2.10.3

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.4

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

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