CVE-2024-36537

Name: CVE-2024-36537
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-24T19:15:04.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36537 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure permissions in cert-manager v1.14.4 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure permissions in cert-manager v1.14.4 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cert-Manager	Cert-Manager	1.14.4

References

https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/27879a6366a65fcd5f6c6fcbcf68d8e3Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/27879a6366a65fcd5f6c6fcbcf68d8e3Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 24, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36537?

Insecure permissions in cert-manager v1.14.4 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

How severe is CVE-2024-36537?

CVE-2024-36537 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36537?

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-2024-36537?

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Source: NVD / NIST