CVE-2024-36540 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Insecure permissions in external-secrets v0.9.16 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
External-Secrets	External Secrets Operator	0.9.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-277

References

https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/a4834f3c8450f9d89e2bc4d5c4beef6aThird Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/HouqiyuA/a4834f3c8450f9d89e2bc4d5c4beef6aThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-36540?

CVE-2024-36540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Insecure permissions in external-secrets v0.9.16 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

How severe is CVE-2024-36540?

CVE-2024-36540 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-36540?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: External-Secrets External Secrets Operator.