Vulnerability Description
The GitOps Tools Extension for VSCode relies on kubeconfigs in order to communicate with Kubernetes clusters. A specially crafted kubeconfig leads to arbitrary code execution on behalf of the user running VSCode. Users relying on kubeconfigs that are generated or altered by other processes or users are affected by this issue. Please note that the vulnerability is specific to this extension, and the same kubeconfig would not result in arbitrary code execution when used with kubectl. Using only trust-worthy kubeconfigs is a safe mitigation. However, updating to the latest version of the extension is still highly recommended.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Weave | Gitops Tools | >= 0.5.0, <= 0.20.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/weaveworks/vscode-gitops-tools/security/advisories/GHSA-287h-Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/weaveworks/vscode-gitops-tools/security/advisories/GHSA-287h-Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-35976?
CVE-2022-35976 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.2 (MEDIUM). The GitOps Tools Extension for VSCode relies on kubeconfigs in order to communicate with Kubernetes clusters. A specially crafted kubeconfig leads to arbitrary code execution on behalf of the user run...
How severe is CVE-2022-35976?
CVE-2022-35976 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-35976?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Weave Gitops Tools.