CVE-2024-36537 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can access sensitive data and escalate privileges by exploiting insecure permissions to obtain the service account token in cert-manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-36537?
CVE-2024-36537 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Jul 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insecure permissions in cert-manager v1.14.4 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-36537?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including cert-manager. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
cert-manager Bitnami | From 1.14.4 | 1.14.5 |
Products include Cert-Manager Cert-Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36537?
Upgrade cert-manager to 1.14.5 or later.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-36537 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-36537 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as BIT-cert-manager-2024-36537, CLEANSTART-2026-PK76681, GHSA-9cfq-668r-pxhc.