CVE-2019-1002100

Name: CVE-2019-1002100
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-01T14:29:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 10.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1002100 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In all Kubernetes versions prior to v1.11.8, v1.12.6, and v1.13.4, users that are authorized to make patch requests to the Kubernetes API Server can send a specially crafted patch of type "json-patch" (e.g. `kubectl patch --type json` or `"Content-Type: application/json-patch+json"`) that consumes excessive resources while processing, causing a Denial of Service on the API Server.. EPSS estimates a 10.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In all Kubernetes versions prior to v1.11.8, v1.12.6, and v1.13.4, users that are authorized to make patch requests to the Kubernetes API Server can send a specially crafted patch of type "json-patch" (e.g. `kubectl patch --type json` or `"Content-Type: application/json-patch+json"`) that consumes excessive resources while processing, causing a Denial of Service on the API Server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

10.52%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	< 1.11.8
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	>= 1.12.0, < 1.12.6
Kubernetes	Kubernetes	>= 1.13.0, < 1.13.4
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	3.10
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	3.11

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107290Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1851Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3239Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/74534Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/kubernetes-announce/vmUUNkYfG9g
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190416-0002/Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107290Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1851Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3239Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/74534Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/kubernetes-announce/vmUUNkYfG9g
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190416-0002/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1002100?

How severe is CVE-2019-1002100?

CVE-2019-1002100 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1002100?

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