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CVE-2022-3162

6.5 · MEDIUM

Users authorized to list or watch one type of namespaced custom resource cluster-wide can read custom resources of a different type in the same API group without authorization.

Published Mar 1, 2023CWE-23EPSS 1.19%

Overview

CVE-2022-3162 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 1, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Users authorized to list or watch one type of namespaced custom resource cluster-wide can read custom resources of a different type in the same API group without authorization. Clusters are impacted by this vulnerability if all of the following are true: 1. There are 2+ CustomResourceDefinitions sharing the same API group 2. Users have cluster-wide list or watch authorization on one of those custom resources. 3. The same users are not authorized to read another custom resource in the same API group.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/113756Refgroups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/iUd550j7kjARefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0004/GitHubgithub.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/113756Refgroups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/iUd550j7kjARefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230511-0004/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3162?

CVE-2022-3162 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 1, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-3162?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-3162?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-3162?

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