CVE-2017-1002101

Name: CVE-2017-1002101
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-13T17:29:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1002101 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Kubernetes versions 1.3.x, 1.4.x, 1.5.x, 1.6.x and prior to versions 1.7.14, 1.8.9 and 1.9.4 containers using subpath volume mounts with any volume type (including non-privileged pods, subject to file permissions) can access files/directories outside of the volume, including the host's filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 11.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Kubernetes versions 1.3.x, 1.4.x, 1.5.x, 1.6.x and prior to versions 1.7.14, 1.8.9 and 1.9.4 containers using subpath volume mounts with any volume type (including non-privileged pods, subject to file permissions) can access files/directories outside of the volume, including the host's filesystem.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.59%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	>= 1.3.0, <= 1.3.10
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	>= 1.4.0, <= 1.4.12
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	>= 1.5.0, <= 1.5.8
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	>= 1.6.0, <= 1.6.13
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	>= 1.7.0, < 1.7.14
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	>= 1.8.0, < 1.8.9
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	>= 1.9.0, < 1.9.4

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00041.html
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0475Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bgeesaman/subpath-exploit/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/60813Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-04/msg00041.html
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0475Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bgeesaman/subpath-exploit/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/60813Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1002101?

How severe is CVE-2017-1002101?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1002101 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1002101?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST