Privilege escalation in Argo CD



Published: 2022-03-24
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-24768
CVE-2022-1025
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Argo

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU61587

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24768,CVE-2022-1025

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote authenticated user with push access to an Application's source git or Helm repository or sync</code> and <code>override access to an Application can gain administrative privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Argo CD: 0.5.0 - 2.3.1

External links

http://github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/security/advisories/GHSA-2f5v-8r3f-8pww


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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