CVE-2023-32191 (CVSS 9.9)

Description

When RKE provisions a cluster, it stores the cluster state in a configmap called `full-cluster-state` inside the `kube-system` namespace of the cluster itself. The information available in there allows non-admin users to escalate to admin.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.9

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-922 CWE-922

References

Other References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2023-32191 https://github.com/rancher/rke/security/advisories/GHSA-6gr4-52w6-vmqx

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-32191? +

When RKE provisions a cluster, it stores the cluster state in a configmap called `full-cluster-state` inside the `kube-system` namespace of the cluster itself. The information available in there allows non-admin users to escalate to admin. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-32191? +

CVE-2023-32191 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-32191? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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