CVE-2023-2250
First published: Mon Apr 24 2023(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the Open Cluster Management (OCM) when a user have access to the worker nodes which has the cluster-manager-registration-controller or cluster-manager deployments. A malicious user can take advantage of this and bind the cluster-admin to any service account or using the service account to list all secrets for all kubernetes namespaces, leading into a cluster-level privilege escalation.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Open Cluster Management |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2250?
CVE-2023-2250 is considered a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-2250?
To fix CVE-2023-2250, ensure that user access to worker nodes is appropriately restricted and review service account permissions.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2023-2250 exploit?
CVE-2023-2250 exploits the ability to bind cluster-admin privileges to any service account within impacted deployments.
Who is affected by CVE-2023-2250?
CVE-2023-2250 affects users with access to worker nodes that are running the cluster-manager-registration-controller or cluster-manager deployments.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-2250?
The impact of CVE-2023-2250 includes potential unauthorized access and control over cluster resources by malicious users.
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