Auth bypass in Kubeoperator
CVE-2023-22480
KubeOperator is an open source Kubernetes distribution focused on helping enterprises plan, deploy and operate production-level K8s clusters. In KubeOperator versions 3.16.3 and below, API interfaces with unauthorized entities and can leak…
EPSS: 0.756 (98.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Kubeoperator — versions <= 3.16.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/security/advisories/GHSA-jxgp-jgh3-8jc8 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/commit/7ef42bf1c16900d13e6376f8be5ecdbfdfb44aaf (x_refsource_MISC)
- https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/releases/tag/v3.16.4 (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-22480?
- CVE-2023-22480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kubeoperator, classified under Improper Authorization. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2023-01-14.
- How severe is CVE-2023-22480?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2023-22480 known to be exploited?
- 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.