CVE-2020-8568

Kubernetes Secrets Store CSI Driver sync/rotate directory traversal

Description

Kubernetes Secrets Store CSI Driver versions v0.0.15 and v0.0.16 allow an attacker who can modify a SecretProviderClassPodStatus/Status resource the ability to write content to the host filesystem and sync file contents to Kubernetes Secrets. This includes paths under var/lib/kubelet/pods that contain other Kubernetes Secrets.

Categories

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.45%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory google.com
Affected: Kubernetes Kubernetes Secrets Store CSI Driver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-secrets-store-csi-driver/c/Cb9cvymTzl4 mailing list third party advisory patch
https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/secrets-store-csi-driver/issues/378 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8568?
CVE-2020-8568 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8568?
To fix CVE-2020-8568, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-8568 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8568 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8568?
CVE-2020-8568 affects Kubernetes Kubernetes Secrets Store CSI Driver.
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