CVE-2020-8563
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8563 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Kubernetes clusters using VSphere as a cloud provider, with a logging level set to 4 or above, VSphere cloud credentials will be leaked in the cloud controller manager's log. This affects < v1.19.3.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Kubernetes clusters using VSphere as a cloud provider, with a logging level set to 4 or above, VSphere cloud credentials will be leaked in the cloud controller manager's log. This affects < v1.19.3.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes | Kubernetes | < 1.19.3 |
References
- https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/95621Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-discuss/c/vm-HcrFUOCs/m/36utxAM5CwAJMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210122-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/95621Third Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-discuss/c/vm-HcrFUOCs/m/36utxAM5CwAJMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210122-0006/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8563?
In Kubernetes clusters using VSphere as a cloud provider, with a logging level set to 4 or above, VSphere cloud credentials will be leaked in the cloud controller manager's log. This affects < v1.19.3.
How severe is CVE-2020-8563?
CVE-2020-8563 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8563?
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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