Vulnerability identifier: #VU76474

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-3294

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Kubernetes
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary cod on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to users may have access to secure endpoints in the control plane network. A remote user can trigger the vulnerability and allow authenticated requests destined for Nodes to the API server's private network.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

---

External links
http://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/113757
http://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/VyPOxF7CIbA
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230505-0007/

---

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.