Attackers Can Access Sensitive Data and Escalate Privileges by Obtaining Service Account's Token
CVE-2024-36540

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

External-secrets

Status
External-Secrets
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 July 2024

What is CVE-2024-36540?

The External-Secrets plugin version 0.9.16 exhibits insecure permissions that could potentially allow unauthorized users to access sensitive data. Attackers might exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges by obtaining the service account's token, leading to severe security risks for applications relying on this plugin.

References

https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/a4834f3c8450f9d89e2bc4d5...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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