CVE-2023-5528— Kubernetes - Windows nodes - Insufficient input sanitization in in-tree storage plugin leads to privilege escalation
Quick assessment
Affected
Kubernetes kubelet
Exploitation
High exploitation probability; assess promptly
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Kubernetes（K8s）是云原生计算基金会（Cloud Native Computing Foundation）的一个开源系统，用于自动部署、扩展和管理容器化应用程序。 Kubernetes存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于可以在Windows节点上创建Pod和持久卷的用户可能能够升级到这些节点上的管理员权限。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-5528
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Kubernetes - Windows nodes - Insufficient input sanitization in in-tree storage plugin leads to privilege escalation
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
A security issue was discovered in Kubernetes where a user that can create pods and persistent volumes on Windows nodes may be able to escalate to admin privileges on those nodes. Kubernetes clusters are only affected if they are using an in-tree storage plugin for Windows nodes.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
输入验证不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Kubernetes 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Kubernetes（K8s）是云原生计算基金会（Cloud Native Computing Foundation）的一个开源系统，用于自动部署、扩展和管理容器化应用程序。 Kubernetes存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于可以在Windows节点上创建Pod和持久卷的用户可能能够升级到这些节点上的管理员权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Kubernetes | kubelet | v1.28.0 ~ v1.28.3 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2023-5528 (1)
Mailing List Discussions for CVE-2023-5528 (3)
Other References for CVE-2023-5528 (2)
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https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/121879 issue-tracking
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