CVE-2023-1174CWE-266

[minikube] Network Port exposure in minikube running on macOS using Docker driver

Critical · published May 24, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A stray network port in Minikube is like leaving the front door wide open, inviting anyone to waltz right into your container! 🔥 Think of Minikube on macOS as a cozy café with a secret backroom for your projects. But oops! Someone forgot to close the door to that backroom, making it ridiculously easy for unwanted guests to stroll in and snoop around. With this vulnerability, attackers can potentially access sensitive information or manipulate resources within your Minikube container – it's an absolutely devastating oversight. If someone exploits this flaw, they could disrupt your entire setup and take control of your applications. Protecting your development environment is crucial, especially when facing this level of risk!

Put simply

Think of Minikube on macOS as a cozy café with a secret backroom for your projects. But oops! Someone forgot to close the door to that backroom, making it ridiculously easy for unwanted guests to stroll in and snoop around. CVE-2023-1174 allows unauthorized remote access through an exposed network port in Minikube running on macOS with the Docker driver, effectively bypassing the intended security measures.

What to do

With this vulnerability, attackers can potentially access sensitive information or manipulate resources within your Minikube container – it's an absolutely devastating oversight. If someone exploits this flaw, they could disrupt your entire setup and take control of your applications. Protecting your development environment is crucial, especially when facing this level of risk! To mitigate this risk, ensure your Minikube setup is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Consider restricting network access to the Minikube instance and verify your firewall settings to close unnecessary ports. Always keep an eye on your configuration to make sure it doesn't inadvertently expose your projects! You can tackle this one! Follow these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00756 · 54.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-266 · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Published
2023-05-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 MAY 00:00Z
    [minikube] Network Port exposure in minikube running on macOS using Docker driver
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