Vulnerability Description
A security issue was discovered in kube-apiserver that allows an aggregated API server to redirect client traffic to any URL. This could lead to the client performing unexpected actions as well as forwarding the client's API server credentials to third parties.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes | Apiserver | <= 1.21.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/112513Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/_aLzYMpPRakMailing List
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231221-0005/
- https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/112513Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/_aLzYMpPRakMailing List
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231221-0005/
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-3172?
CVE-2022-3172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). A security issue was discovered in kube-apiserver that allows an aggregated API server to redirect client traffic to any URL. This could lead to the client performing unexpected actions as well as ...
How severe is CVE-2022-3172?
CVE-2022-3172 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-3172?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kubernetes Apiserver.