CVE-2023-2878

Public Exploit
Kubernetes secrets-store-csi-driver discloses service account tokens in logs

Description

Kubernetes secrets-store-csi-driver in versions before 1.3.3 discloses service account tokens in logs.

Remediation

Workaround:

  • Prior to upgrading, this vulnerability can be mitigated by running secrets-store-csi-driver at log level 0 or 1 via the -v flag.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory netapp.com
Affected: Kubernetes secrets-store-csi-driver
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/118419 issue tracking exploit
https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/5K8ghQHBDdQ/m/Udee6YUgAAAJ mailing list
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230814-0003/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2878?
CVE-2023-2878 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2878?
As a workaround for remediating CVE-2023-2878: Prior to upgrading, this vulnerability can be mitigated by running secrets-store-csi-driver at log level 0 or 1 via the -v flag.
Is CVE-2023-2878 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-2878 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2023-2878?
CVE-2023-2878 affects Kubernetes secrets-store-csi-driver.
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