CVE-2022-45933

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 51.70%

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CVE-2022-45933 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. KubeView through 0.1.31 allows attackers to obtain control of a Kubernetes cluster because api/scrape/kube-system does not require authentication, and retrieves certificate files that can be used for authentication as kube-admin. NOTE: the vendor's position is that KubeView was a "fun side project and a learning exercise," and not "very secure.". EPSS estimates a 51.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KubeView through 0.1.31 allows attackers to obtain control of a Kubernetes cluster because api/scrape/kube-system does not require authentication, and retrieves certificate files that can be used for authentication as kube-admin. NOTE: the vendor's position is that KubeView was a "fun side project and a learning exercise," and not "very secure."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
51.70%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Kubeview ProjectKubeview<= 0.1.31

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-45933?
KubeView through 0.1.31 allows attackers to obtain control of a Kubernetes cluster because api/scrape/kube-system does not require authentication, and retrieves certificate files that can be used for authentication as kube-admin. NOTE: the vendor's position is that KubeView was a "fun side project and a learning exercise," and not "very secure."
How severe is CVE-2022-45933?
CVE-2022-45933 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 51.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45933?
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