CVE-2022-3172

Name: CVE-2022-3172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-03T20:15:08.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 2.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3172 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A security issue was discovered in kube-apiserver that allows an aggregated API server to redirect client traffic to any URL. This could lead to the client performing unexpected actions as well as forwarding the client's API server credentials to third parties.. EPSS estimates a 2.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A security issue was discovered in kube-apiserver that allows an aggregated API server to redirect client traffic to any URL. This could lead to the client performing unexpected actions as well as forwarding the client's API server credentials to third parties.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.46%

82.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kubernetes	Apiserver	<= 1.21.14
Kubernetes	Apiserver	>= 1.22.0, < 1.22.14
Kubernetes	Apiserver	>= 1.23.0, < 1.23.11
Kubernetes	Apiserver	>= 1.24.0, < 1.24.5
Kubernetes	Apiserver	1.25.0

References

https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/112513Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/_aLzYMpPRakMailing List
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231221-0005/
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/112513Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/_aLzYMpPRakMailing List
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231221-0005/

Timeline

Published: Nov 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3172?

How severe is CVE-2022-3172?

CVE-2022-3172 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3172?

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-2022-3172?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST