Logging Operator
CVE-2024-36541
HIGH
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Lifecycle Timeline
1DescriptionNVD
Insecure permissions in logging-operator v4.6.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.
AnalysisAI
Insecure permissions in logging-operator v4.6.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. Insecure permissions in logging-operator v4.6.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token. Affected products include: Kube-Logging Logging-Operator.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.
Same weakness CWE-276 – Incorrect Default Permissions
View allSame technique Privilege Escalation
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External POC / Exploit Code
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