Improper input validation in Kubernetes Aws-Iam-Authenticator

CVE-2022-2385

A security issue was discovered in aws-iam-authenticator where an allow-listed IAM identity may be able to modify their username and escalate privileges.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.010 (58.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2385?
CVE-2022-2385 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kubernetes Aws-Iam-Authenticator, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2022-07-12.
How severe is CVE-2022-2385?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-2385 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.