CVE-2023-5056

Skupper-operator: privelege escalation via config map

Description

A flaw was found in the Skupper operator, which may permit a certain configuration to create a service account that would allow an authenticated attacker in the adjacent cluster to view deployments in all namespaces in the cluster. This issue permits unauthorized viewing of information outside of the user's purview.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9
Affected: Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9
Affected: Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9
Affected: Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9
Affected: Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9
Affected: Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:6219 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5056 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2239517 issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5056?
CVE-2023-5056 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5056?
To fix CVE-2023-5056, 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-2023-5056 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5056 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-2023-5056?
CVE-2023-5056 affects Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9, Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9, Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9, Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9, Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9, Red Hat Service Interconnect 1 for RHEL 9.
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