CVE-2020-14306 Missing authorization in openshift-service-mesh/istio-rhel8-operator
An attacker with basic cluster access can deploy pods to any namespace, potentially gaining privileged service account tokens and compromising confidentiality and integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-14306?
CVE-2020-14306 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in openshift-service-mesh/istio-rhel8-operator, published on 16 Sep 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An incorrect access control flaw was found in the operator, openshift-service-mesh/istio-rhel8-operator all versions through 1.1.3. This flaw allows an attacker with a basic level of access to the cluster to deploy a custom gateway/pod to any namespace, potentially gaining access to privileged service account tokens. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14306?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Istio-Operator Project Istio-Operator.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14306?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2020-14306 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14306 in the wild and no public exploit code.