CVE-2016-1905

Name: CVE-2016-1905
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-03T18:59:08.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1905 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The API server in Kubernetes does not properly check admission control, which allows remote authenticated users to access additional resources via a crafted patched object.. EPSS estimates a 1.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The API server in Kubernetes does not properly check admission control, which allows remote authenticated users to access additional resources via a crafted patched object.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.60%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1905?

The API server in Kubernetes does not properly check admission control, which allows remote authenticated users to access additional resources via a crafted patched object.

How severe is CVE-2016-1905?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1905 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1905?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-1905?

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Source: NVD / NIST