CVE-2023-1944

[minikube] ssh server with default password

Description

This vulnerability enables ssh access to minikube container using a default password.

Remediation

Solution:

  • To mitigate these vulnerabilities, upgrade minikube to the latest version and delete any clusters created using an affected version. To delete clusters created using prior versions, run `minikube delete --all`

Categories

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Kubernetes minikube
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/kubernetes/minikube product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1944?
CVE-2023-1944 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-1944?
To fix CVE-2023-1944: To mitigate these vulnerabilities, upgrade minikube to the latest version and delete any clusters created using an affected version. To delete clusters created using prior versions, run `minikube delete --all`
Is CVE-2023-1944 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-1944 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-2023-1944?
CVE-2023-1944 affects Kubernetes minikube.
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