Vulnerability in Kubernetes

CVE-2017-1002101

In Kubernetes versions 1.3.x, 1.4.x, 1.5.x, 1.6.x and prior to versions 1.7.14, 1.8.9 and 1.9.4 containers using subpath volume mounts with any volume type (including non-privileged pods, subject to file permissions) can access files/directories outside of the volume, including the host's filesystem.

EPSS: 0.115 (95.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Kubernetes — versions unspecified, v1.5.x, v1.3.x

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1002101?
CVE-2017-1002101 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kubernetes, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2018-03-13.
How severe is CVE-2017-1002101?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-1002101 known to be exploited?
24 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.