CVE-2023-22480

Name: CVE-2023-22480
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-14T01:15:15.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 66.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-22480 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. KubeOperator is an open source Kubernetes distribution focused on helping enterprises plan, deploy and operate production-level K8s clusters. In KubeOperator versions 3.16.3 and below, API interfaces with unauthorized entities and can leak sensitive information. EPSS estimates a 66.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

KubeOperator is an open source Kubernetes distribution focused on helping enterprises plan, deploy and operate production-level K8s clusters. In KubeOperator versions 3.16.3 and below, API interfaces with unauthorized entities and can leak sensitive information. This vulnerability could be used to take over the cluster under certain conditions. This issue has been patched in version 3.16.4.

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

66.77%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fit2cloud	Kubeoperator	< 3.16.4

References

https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/commit/7ef42bf1c16900d13e6376f8be5ecdbfdfb44aafPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/releases/tag/v3.16.4Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/security/advisories/GHSA-jxgp-jgh3-8jc8Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/commit/7ef42bf1c16900d13e6376f8be5ecdbfdfb44aafPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/releases/tag/v3.16.4Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/KubeOperator/KubeOperator/security/advisories/GHSA-jxgp-jgh3-8jc8Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22480?

How severe is CVE-2023-22480?

CVE-2023-22480 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 66.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22480?

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-2023-22480?

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Source: NVD / NIST