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CVE-2024-36542

Privilege escalation

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.47%
  1. Published25 Jul 2024

Description

Insecure permissions in kuma v2.7.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-36542 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-36542 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.47%.

How severe is CVE-2024-36542?

CVE-2024-36542 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36542?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.