CVE-2024-36538

Name: CVE-2024-36538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-24T19:15:04.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36538 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure permissions in chaos-mesh v2.6.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure permissions in chaos-mesh v2.6.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-278

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Chaos-Mesh	Chaos Mesh	2.6.3

References

https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/f06d1fa07b5287b862c1e0b288f301e5Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/f06d1fa07b5287b862c1e0b288f301e5Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36538?

Insecure permissions in chaos-mesh v2.6.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

How severe is CVE-2024-36538?

CVE-2024-36538 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36538?

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-2024-36538?

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

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST