CVE-2024-21400CWE-22path-traversal

CVE-2024-21400

Critical · published March 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky elevation of privilege flaw in Azure Kubernetes Services could let attackers gain access to confidential containers, all while skipping the usual checks! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel staff member who can access the VIP lounge without proper credentials — they shouldn’t be allowed in, but a loophole lets them waltz right through! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to access sensitive data within your confidential containers, leading to catastrophic data breaches. Imagine the fallout if critical company secrets are exposed or manipulated — it could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel staff member who can access the VIP lounge without proper credentials — they shouldn’t be allowed in, but a loophole lets them waltz right through! This vulnerability occurs due to improper checks in the Azure Kubernetes Service, which permits an elevation of privilege that grants unauthorized users access to confidential containers without following standard security protocols.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to access sensitive data within your confidential containers, leading to catastrophic data breaches. Imagine the fallout if critical company secrets are exposed or manipulated — it could be absolutely devastating! To mitigate this risk, implement the latest security updates from Microsoft and review your access controls for Kubernetes services. Regularly audit user permissions and consider enabling stronger authentication measures to secure your environment. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be back on track to securing your Azure infrastructure in no time! 🛡️

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
0.02197 · 82.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-22 · Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Published
2024-03-12T21:15Z
Affected products (1)
ProductVersionsFixed in
microsoft/confcom< 0.3.30.3.3
References (2)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 MAR 16:57Z
    Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Container Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
    cvelistv5