CVE-2024-36538: High severity Chaos Mesh Chaos Mesh vulnerability

Published Jul 24, 2024
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Updated

Insecure permissions in chaos-mesh v2.6.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Chaos Mesh Chaos Mesh
chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh=2.6.3

Event History

Jul 24, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36538?

CVE-2024-36538 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36538?

To fix CVE-2024-36538, ensure that proper permission settings are applied to service account tokens within Chaos Mesh installations.

3

Which versions of Chaos Mesh are affected by CVE-2024-36538?

CVE-2024-36538 affects Chaos Mesh version 2.6.3.

4

What can attackers do if they exploit CVE-2024-36538?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2024-36538 can access sensitive data and escalate their privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2024-36538?

As of now, check the official Chaos Mesh channels for updates on a patch or mitigation strategies related to CVE-2024-36538.

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