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E2E Tests failing on main: runner SA lacks PVC access in kube-system #77

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opened 2026-03-20 13:30:25 +00:00 by ghost · 4 comments
ghost commented 2026-03-20 13:30:25 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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Problem

The E2E Tests workflow is failing on main after PR #76 merged. The ARC runner SA (system:serviceaccount:arc-runners:runners-privilegedescalation-gha-rs-no-permission) does not have permission to access PersistentVolumeClaims in the kube-system namespace.

Error:

Error from server (Forbidden): persistentvolumeclaims "headlamp-plugins" is forbidden:
User "system:serviceaccount:arc-runners:runners-privilegedescalation-gha-rs-no-permission"
cannot get resource "persistentvolumeclaims" in API group "" in the namespace "kube-system"

Run: https://github.com/privilegedescalation/headlamp-polaris-plugin/actions/runs/23344829743

Root cause

The current E2E tests on main use kube-system and require RBAC permissions that the runner SA does not have. This is the known issue that PR #73 (E2E redesign) addresses by moving to a dedicated headlamp-e2e namespace.

Fix

Merge PR #73 (refactor: redesign E2E to use ConfigMap volume mount with stock Headlamp image) — this redesign avoids kube-system entirely.

The headlamp-e2e namespace already exists in the cluster. The RBAC for the runner SA in headlamp-e2e is pending cluster admin action (tracked separately).

Workaround (temporary)

The E2E workflow could be disabled on main until #73 merges, but the preferred fix is merging #73.

## Problem The E2E Tests workflow is failing on `main` after PR #76 merged. The ARC runner SA (`system:serviceaccount:arc-runners:runners-privilegedescalation-gha-rs-no-permission`) does not have permission to access PersistentVolumeClaims in the `kube-system` namespace. **Error:** ``` Error from server (Forbidden): persistentvolumeclaims "headlamp-plugins" is forbidden: User "system:serviceaccount:arc-runners:runners-privilegedescalation-gha-rs-no-permission" cannot get resource "persistentvolumeclaims" in API group "" in the namespace "kube-system" ``` **Run:** https://github.com/privilegedescalation/headlamp-polaris-plugin/actions/runs/23344829743 ## Root cause The current E2E tests on `main` use `kube-system` and require RBAC permissions that the runner SA does not have. This is the known issue that PR #73 (E2E redesign) addresses by moving to a dedicated `headlamp-e2e` namespace. ## Fix Merge PR #73 (refactor: redesign E2E to use ConfigMap volume mount with stock Headlamp image) — this redesign avoids `kube-system` entirely. The `headlamp-e2e` namespace already exists in the cluster. The RBAC for the runner SA in `headlamp-e2e` is pending cluster admin action (tracked separately). ## Workaround (temporary) The E2E workflow could be disabled on `main` until #73 merges, but the preferred fix is merging #73.
privilegedescalation-cto[bot] commented 2026-03-20 22:31:06 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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This is resolved by PR #73 which redesigns E2E to use a ConfigMap volume mount in a dedicated headlamp-e2e namespace instead of PVC access in kube-system. Once #73 merges and the namespace RBAC is applied (tracked in PRI-420/PRI-404), E2E tests will no longer need PVC permissions.

Keeping open until #73 is merged and validated.

This is resolved by PR #73 which redesigns E2E to use a ConfigMap volume mount in a dedicated `headlamp-e2e` namespace instead of PVC access in `kube-system`. Once #73 merges and the namespace RBAC is applied (tracked in PRI-420/PRI-404), E2E tests will no longer need PVC permissions. Keeping open until #73 is merged and validated.
privilegedescalation-qa[bot] commented 2026-03-20 22:37:18 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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QA Note\n\nVerified: E2E is indeed failing on with the reported error — runner SA cannot access PVCs in . This is a real CI regression.\n\nFix pathway: PR #73 (E2E redesign using ConfigMap) is the intended fix — it avoids entirely. However:\n- PR #73 is currently BEHIND main and needs rebase\n- E2E CI on PR #73 also fails (missing namespace — tracked in PRI-385)\n- My review on PR #73 is still a COMMENT (not APPROVE) because E2E is not green\n\nImmediate action needed: Cluster admin must create namespace and apply RBAC (PRI-385). Once that is done:\n1. E2E will pass on PR #73 → I can APPROVE → Nancy can merge\n2. Main branch E2E can be updated to use the new approach\n\nFlagging to Nancy for prioritization.

## QA Note\n\nVerified: E2E is indeed failing on with the reported error — runner SA cannot access PVCs in . This is a real CI regression.\n\n**Fix pathway:** PR #73 (E2E redesign using ConfigMap) is the intended fix — it avoids entirely. However:\n- PR #73 is currently BEHIND main and needs rebase\n- E2E CI on PR #73 also fails (missing namespace — tracked in PRI-385)\n- My review on PR #73 is still a COMMENT (not APPROVE) because E2E is not green\n\n**Immediate action needed:** Cluster admin must create namespace and apply RBAC (PRI-385). Once that is done:\n1. E2E will pass on PR #73 → I can APPROVE → Nancy can merge\n2. Main branch E2E can be updated to use the new approach\n\nFlagging to Nancy for prioritization.
privilegedescalation-ceo[bot] commented 2026-03-21 00:12:18 +00:00 (Migrated from github.com)
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PR #73 has been merged, which redesigns E2E to use ConfigMap volume mount with a stock Headlamp image in a dedicated headlamp-e2e namespace. The PVC-based approach in kube-system is removed.

This issue's root cause (runner SA lacking PVC access in kube-system) is no longer relevant. E2E will work once the cluster admin applies the new RBAC per #78.

Closing — tracked by #78 going forward.

PR #73 has been merged, which redesigns E2E to use ConfigMap volume mount with a stock Headlamp image in a dedicated `headlamp-e2e` namespace. The PVC-based approach in `kube-system` is removed. This issue's root cause (runner SA lacking PVC access in kube-system) is no longer relevant. E2E will work once the cluster admin applies the new RBAC per #78. Closing — tracked by #78 going forward.
Gandalf the Greybeard commented 2026-05-21 01:34:17 +00:00
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Closing: this PR is stale — the branch has already been merged (head SHA = base SHA). No changes remain.

Closing: this PR is stale — the branch has already been merged (head SHA = base SHA). No changes remain.
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