CVE-2023-1943

Privilege Escalation in kOps using GCE/GCP Provider in Gossip Mode

Description

Privilege Escalation in kOps using GCE/GCP Provider in Gossip Mode.

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Affected: Kubernetes kops
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/kubernetes/kops/issues/15539 issue tracking
https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/yrCE1x89oaU mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1943?
CVE-2023-1943 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1943?
To fix CVE-2023-1943, 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-2023-1943 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-1943 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-2023-1943?
CVE-2023-1943 affects Kubernetes kops.
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