CVE-2020-27836CWE-732

A flaw was found in cluster-ingress-operator

published August 22, 2022

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A subtle IP oversight in the cluster-ingress-operator could let attackers peek behind the curtain! 🌩️ It's like having a restaurant where only specific guests are allowed at the VIP table, but the host forgets to check IDs. Anyone could walk in and enjoy the special menu meant for select diners! In this scenario, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to restricted resources, jeopardizing sensitive data confidentiality and integrity. This could lead to unexpected data exposure or even service disruptions, creating a chaotic dining experience for your data!

Put simply

It's like having a restaurant where only specific guests are allowed at the VIP table, but the host forgets to check IDs. Anyone could walk in and enjoy the special menu meant for select diners! The vulnerability arises from a change in how the router-default service processes IP source ranges. This flaw permits access to resources that were previously protected by specific IP filtering, like letting any guest through a normally secured entrance.

What to do

In this scenario, an attacker could gain unauthorized access to restricted resources, jeopardizing sensitive data confidentiality and integrity. This could lead to unexpected data exposure or even service disruptions, creating a chaotic dining experience for your data! To mitigate this issue, review your IP source range settings on the router-default service and ensure they are configured correctly. Regularly audit your security policies to avoid future oversights. It's essential to stay vigilant! You've got this! Stay proactive, and your resources will be safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01241 · 68.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-732 · Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Published
2022-08-22T14:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 AUG 14:43Z
    A flaw was found in cluster-ingress-operator
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