CVE-2020-8570

Kubernetes Java client libraries unvalidated path traversal in Copy implementation

Description

Kubernetes Java client libraries in version 10.0.0 and versions prior to 9.0.1 allow writes to paths outside of the current directory when copying multiple files from a remote pod which sends a maliciously crafted archive. This can potentially overwrite any files on the system of the process executing the client code.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Upgrade to 9.0.2, 10.0.1 or 11.0.0 versions of the library.

Categories

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.79% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory google.com
Affected: Kubernetes Kubernetes Java Client
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8570?
CVE-2020-8570 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8570?
To fix CVE-2020-8570: Upgrade to 9.0.2, 10.0.1 or 11.0.0 versions of the library.
Is CVE-2020-8570 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8570 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8570?
CVE-2020-8570 affects Kubernetes Kubernetes Java Client.
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