CVE-2023-22480

KubeOperator is vulnerable to unauthorized access to system API

Description

KubeOperator is an open source Kubernetes distribution focused on helping enterprises plan, deploy and operate production-level K8s clusters. In KubeOperator versions 3.16.3 and below, API interfaces with unauthorized entities and can leak sensitive information. This vulnerability could be used to take over the cluster under certain conditions. This issue has been patched in version 3.16.4.

Categories

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 79.24% Top 5%
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Affected: KubeOperator KubeOperator
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References

Link Tags
https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/security/advisories/GHSA-jxgp-jgh3-8jc8 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/commit/7ef42bf1c16900d13e6376f8be5ecdbfdfb44aaf third party advisory patch
https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/releases/tag/v3.16.4 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22480?
CVE-2023-22480 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-22480?
To fix CVE-2023-22480, 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-2023-22480 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-22480 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~79% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-22480?
CVE-2023-22480 affects KubeOperator KubeOperator.
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