CVE-2024-21376CWE-284broken-access-control

CVE-2024-21376

Critical · published February 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
67.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote code execution vulnerability lurks in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service, potentially turning your secure containers into an open door for attackers! 🔥 Think of it as a high-security vault with a hidden flaw in the lock mechanism — while everything seems safe on the surface, a crafty intruder could slip in through a tiny crack! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could run any code within your confidential containers, wreaking absolute havoc on your data and applications. Imagine malicious scripts executing without your consent, compromising sensitive information and potentially leading to catastrophic data breaches!

Put simply

Think of it as a high-security vault with a hidden flaw in the lock mechanism — while everything seems safe on the surface, a crafty intruder could slip in through a tiny crack! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the Kubernetes cluster, taking advantage of insufficient isolation between containers. By bypassing security controls, they can manipulate or extract sensitive data stored in those environments.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could run any code within your confidential containers, wreaking absolute havoc on your data and applications. Imagine malicious scripts executing without your consent, compromising sensitive information and potentially leading to catastrophic data breaches! To remediate this, promptly patch your Azure Kubernetes Service to the latest version and review your container security settings. Implement strict access controls and monitor for any unusual activity that may indicate exploitation attempts. You've got this! With the right patches and vigilance, you can keep your containers locked down tight. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01172 · 67.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2024-02-13T23:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
microsoft/azure_kubernetes_serviceall versions—
References (2)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 FEB 18:02Z
    Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Container Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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