What is CVE-2023-1943?

CVE-2023-1943 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in kOps using GCE/GCP Provider in Gossip Mode.

How does CVE-2023-1943 impact Kubernetes Operations?

CVE-2023-1943 affects Kubernetes Operations version 1.25.4 up to exclusive version 1.26.2.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1943?

CVE-2023-1943 is rated as high severity with a severity score of 8.

How can I fix CVE-2023-1943?

To fix CVE-2023-1943, update Kubernetes Operations to version 1.26.2 or apply the recommended remedy package for k8s.io/kops version 1.26.2.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1943?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-1943 in the following references: [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/kubernetes/kops/issues/15539), [Google Groups](https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/yrCE1x89oaU), [NIST NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1943).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-1943

high

8.8

CWE

250

11/10/2023

12/10/2023

18/9/2024

CVE-2023-1943: Privilege Escalation in kOps using GCE/GCP Provider in Gossip Mode

First published: Wed Oct 11 2023(Updated: )

Privilege Escalation in kOps using GCE/GCP Provider in Gossip Mode.

Credit: jordan@liggitt.net jordan@liggitt.net jordan@liggitt.net

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Kubernetes Operations	<1.25.4
Kubernetes Operations	>=1.26.0<1.26.2
go/k8s.io/kops	>=1.26.0<1.26.2	1.26.2
go/k8s.io/kops	<1.25.4	1.25.4

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What is CVE-2023-1943?
CVE-2023-1943 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in kOps using GCE/GCP Provider in Gossip Mode.
How does CVE-2023-1943 impact Kubernetes Operations?
CVE-2023-1943 affects Kubernetes Operations version 1.25.4 up to exclusive version 1.26.2.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-1943?
CVE-2023-1943 is rated as high severity with a severity score of 8.
How can I fix CVE-2023-1943?
To fix CVE-2023-1943, update Kubernetes Operations to version 1.26.2 or apply the recommended remedy package for k8s.io/kops version 1.26.2.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1943?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-1943 in the following references: [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/kubernetes/kops/issues/15539), [Google Groups](https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/yrCE1x89oaU), [NIST NVD](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-1943).

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