CVE-2024-36541

Name: CVE-2024-36541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-24T16:15:06.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36541 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure permissions in logging-operator v4.6.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Insecure permissions in logging-operator v4.6.0 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

0.41%

32.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kube-Logging	Logging-Operator	4.6.0

References

https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/f972d1c152f3b8127af01206f7c2af0dThird Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/f972d1c152f3b8127af01206f7c2af0dThird Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36541?

Insecure permissions in logging-operator v4.6.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

How severe is CVE-2024-36541?

CVE-2024-36541 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36541?

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-2024-36541?

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

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST