Kubernetes - csi-proxy - Insufficient input sanitization leads to privilege escalation

CVE-2023-3893

What is CVE-2023-3893?

A security flaw has been identified in Kubernetes affecting environments where Windows nodes are running the kubernetes-csi-proxy. Specifically, users with the capability to create pods may exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to admin-level access on the affected nodes. This issue emphasizes the need for diligent monitoring and management of permissions within Kubernetes clusters hosting Windows components.

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