CVE-2023-1944

Name: CVE-2023-1944
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-24T17:15:09.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1944 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability enables ssh access to minikube container using a default password.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability enables ssh access to minikube container using a default password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kubernetes	Minikube	<= 1.29.0

References

https://github.com/kubernetes/minikubeProduct
https://github.com/kubernetes/minikubeProduct

Timeline

Published: May 24, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1944?

This vulnerability enables ssh access to minikube container using a default password.

How severe is CVE-2023-1944?

CVE-2023-1944 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1944?

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-2023-1944?

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Source: NVD / NIST