CVE-2024-36535

Insecure permissions in meshery v0.7.51 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token

Critical · published July 24, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
40.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A tiny oversight in meshery v0.7.51 gives attackers a golden ticket—access to sensitive data and the ability to escalate privileges using the service account's token! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the server accidentally gives a customer the master key to the kitchen instead of just a menu—suddenly, they can access everything, including your secret recipes! With this vulnerability, attackers could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, change configurations, or even control your entire environment, leading to a catastrophic security breach. It’s like leaving the vault door wide open, inviting thieves to take whatever they want!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the server accidentally gives a customer the master key to the kitchen instead of just a menu—suddenly, they can access everything, including your secret recipes! This flaw resides in improper permission settings that allow unauthorized users to retrieve the service account's token, which can then be used to access and manipulate the application’s data and settings.

What to do

With this vulnerability, attackers could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, change configurations, or even control your entire environment, leading to a catastrophic security breach. It’s like leaving the vault door wide open, inviting thieves to take whatever they want! Immediately upgrade to meshery v0.7.52 to fix this issue. Conduct a thorough audit of your permissions to ensure only authorized users can access sensitive information. Implement additional security measures, such as token expiration and regular monitoring, to bolster your defenses. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll lock down your system and secure those valuable assets! 🛡️

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
0.00476 · 40.1th percentile
Published
2024-07-24T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 JUL 00:00Z
    Insecure permissions in meshery v0.7.51 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token
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