CVE-2019-10165: Low severity red hat openshift container platform vulnerability

Published Jul 30, 2019
·
Updated

OpenShift Container Platform before version 4.1.3 writes OAuth tokens in plaintext to the audit logs for the Kubernetes API server and OpenShift API server. A user with sufficient privileges could recover OAuth tokens from these audit logs and use them to access other resources.

Affected Software

1 affected component
redhat OpenShift Container Platform<4.1.3

Event History

Jul 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-10165?

CVE-2019-10165 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the risk of exposing sensitive OAuth tokens.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-10165?

To fix CVE-2019-10165, upgrade to OpenShift Container Platform version 4.1.3 or later.

3

What can an attacker do with the tokens exposed in CVE-2019-10165?

An attacker could recover OAuth tokens from audit logs and use them to gain unauthorized access to Kubernetes API and OpenShift resources.

4

Which versions of OpenShift are affected by CVE-2019-10165?

OpenShift Container Platform versions prior to 4.1.3 are affected by CVE-2019-10165.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-10165 until a patch is applied?

There are no specific workarounds mentioned for CVE-2019-10165, so it is recommended to upgrade as soon as possible.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203