CVE-2022-3162

Unauthorized read of Custom Resources

Description

Users authorized to list or watch one type of namespaced custom resource cluster-wide can read custom resources of a different type in the same API group without authorization. Clusters are impacted by this vulnerability if all of the following are true: 1. There are 2+ CustomResourceDefinitions sharing the same API group 2. Users have cluster-wide list or watch authorization on one of those custom resources. 3. The same users are not authorized to read another custom resource in the same API group.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.73% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory github.com Vendor Advisory google.com
Affected: Kubernetes Kubernetes
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-3162?
CVE-2022-3162 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-3162?
To fix CVE-2022-3162, 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-2022-3162 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-3162 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-2022-3162?
CVE-2022-3162 affects Kubernetes Kubernetes.
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