CVE-2023-33191

kyverno seccomp control can be circumvented

Description

Kyverno is a policy engine designed for Kubernetes. Kyverno seccomp control can be circumvented. Users of the podSecurity `validate.podSecurity` subrule in Kyverno 1.9.2 and 1.9.3 are vulnerable. This issue was patched in version 1.9.4.

Category

4.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: kyverno kyverno
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/kyverno/kyverno/security/advisories/GHSA-33hq-f2mf-jm3c vendor advisory
https://github.com/kyverno/kyverno/pull/7263 issue tracking
https://github.com/kyverno/kyverno/releases/tag/v1.9.4 release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33191?
CVE-2023-33191 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-33191?
To fix CVE-2023-33191, 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-2023-33191 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-33191 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-2023-33191?
CVE-2023-33191 affects kyverno kyverno.
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