CVE-2024-36532

Insecure permissions in kruise v1.6.2 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token

Critical · published June 21, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
0%
Percentile
38.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple permission misconfiguration in kruise v1.6.2 is a gateway for attackers to snatch sensitive data and escalate their privileges with ease! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel where the front desk mistakenly gives away the master keycard to guests — suddenly, anyone can access the entire building, including the restricted areas! If an attacker exploits this flaw, they could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and elevate their permissions, potentially wreaking absolute havoc on the system. It's a nightmare scenario where privileged data and control are handed over like candy on Halloween!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel where the front desk mistakenly gives away the master keycard to guests — suddenly, anyone can access the entire building, including the restricted areas! This vulnerability arises from insecure permissions that allow unauthorized users to access the service account's token, enabling privilege escalation and access to sensitive data.

What to do

If an attacker exploits this flaw, they could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and elevate their permissions, potentially wreaking absolute havoc on the system. It's a nightmare scenario where privileged data and control are handed over like candy on Halloween! Immediately update kruise to version 1.6.3 to patch this vulnerability. Review permission settings to ensure they follow the principle of least privilege and audit service account tokens for any unauthorized access. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be locking down your system faster than you can say 'security hero status: activated!' 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00452 · 38.3th percentile
Published
2024-06-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JUN 00:00Z
    Insecure permissions in kruise v1.6.2 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token
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