Vulnerability Description
Argo Workflows Chart is used to set up argo and its needed dependencies through one command. Prior to 0.44.0, the workflow-role has excessive privileges, the worst being create pods/exec, which will allow kubectl exec into any Pod in the same namespace, i.e. arbitrary code execution within those Pods. If a user can be made to run a malicious template, their whole namespace can be compromised. This affects versions of the argo-workflows Chart that use appVersion: 3.4 and above, which no longer need these permissions for the only available Executor, Emissary. It could also affect users below 3.4 depending on their choice of Executor in those versions. This only affects the Helm Chart and not the upstream manifests. This vulnerability is fixed in 0.44.0.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/argoproj/argo-helm/commit/81dc44c4a5ccd42c799469a78eb96a68048
- https://github.com/argoproj/argo-helm/security/advisories/GHSA-fgrf-2886-4q7m
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-52799?
CVE-2024-52799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Argo Workflows Chart is used to set up argo and its needed dependencies through one command. Prior to 0.44.0, the workflow-role has excessive privileges, the worst being create pods/exec, which will a...
How severe is CVE-2024-52799?
CVE-2024-52799 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-52799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.