CVE-2024-36539

Name: CVE-2024-36539
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-24T17:15:10.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36539 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure permissions in contour v1.28.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure permissions in contour v1.28.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

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

1.26%

66.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-277

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Projectcontour	Contour	1.28.3

References

https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/c92f9ec979653dceeea947afd0b47a80Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/c92f9ec979653dceeea947afd0b47a80Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36539?

Insecure permissions in contour v1.28.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

How severe is CVE-2024-36539?

CVE-2024-36539 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36539?

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-2024-36539?

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Source: NVD / NIST