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CVE-2024-39690

Projectcapsule Capsule broken access control

8.4 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.54%
  1. Published20 Aug 2024

Description

Capsule is a multi-tenancy and policy-based framework for Kubernetes. In Capsule v0.7.0 and earlier, the tenant-owner can patch any arbitrary namespace that has not been taken over by a tenant (i.e., namespaces without the ownerReference field), thereby gaining control of that namespace. Version 0.7.1 contains a patch.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorAdjacent
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionRequired
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Projectcapsule Capsule≤ 0.7.0

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-2024-39690 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-39690 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.54%.

How severe is CVE-2024-39690?

CVE-2024-39690 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-39690?

Affected products include Projectcapsule Capsule.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39690?

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.