diff --git a/manifests/base/rbac.yaml b/manifests/base/rbac.yaml
index ccfec61fb..008a27546 100644
--- a/manifests/base/rbac.yaml
+++ b/manifests/base/rbac.yaml
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ rules:
     resources:
       - pods
       - nodes
+      - configmaps
     verbs:
       - get
       - list