CVE-2024-53351

Insecure permissions in pipecd v0.49 allow attackers to gain access to the service account's token, leading to escalation of privileges

Critical · published March 21, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Insecure permissions in pipecd v0.49 let attackers snag the service account's token, opening the door to a world of privilege escalation! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the manager accidentally leaves the master key under the mat. Anyone can waltz in, unlock the back door, and access all the restricted areas, including the kitchen and cash register! If exploited, an attacker could gain full access to the service account, allowing them to make significant changes—like altering deployment configurations, accessing sensitive data, or even taking control of the entire application. The potential for damage is absolutely devastating and could compromise the entire system!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the manager accidentally leaves the master key under the mat. Anyone can waltz in, unlock the back door, and access all the restricted areas, including the kitchen and cash register! This vulnerability arises from insecure permissions that allow unauthorized users to retrieve the service account's token, thus enabling privilege escalation within pipecd v0.49.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full access to the service account, allowing them to make significant changes—like altering deployment configurations, accessing sensitive data, or even taking control of the entire application. The potential for damage is absolutely devastating and could compromise the entire system! Immediately update pipecd to version 0.50 or later to rectify the permission issue. Review your access controls and ensure that service account tokens are secured and managed properly to prevent unauthorized access. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your application and thwart any potential attacks! 🛡️

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
0.00495 · 41.6th percentile
Published
2025-03-21T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 MAR 00:00Z
    Insecure permissions in pipecd v0.49 allow attackers to gain access to the service account's token, leading to escalation of privileges
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