#VU101778 Input validation error in Kubelet - CVE-2024-10220
Published: December 13, 2024 / Updated: September 12, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101778
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:H/SI:H/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10220
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Kubelet
Kubelet
Software vendor:
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary commands on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling gitRepo volumes. A remote user with the ability to create a pod and associate a gitRepo volume can execute arbitrary commands beyond the container boundary.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.