Input validation error in Helm - CVE-2020-15184

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Input validation error in Helm - CVE-2020-15184

Published: September 17, 2020 / Updated: April 9, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47116
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15184
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Helm
Software vendor:
The Helm Project

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject unwanted information into a chart.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the alias field in Chart.yaml when processing chart dependencies. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted chart to inject unwanted information into a chart.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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