9.8
CRITICAL
CVE-2024-9486
Kubernetes Image Builder Proxmox Root Credentials Disclosure
Description

A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Image Builder versions <= v0.1.37 where default credentials are enabled during the image build process. Virtual machine images built using the Proxmox provider do not disable these default credentials, and nodes using the resulting images may be accessible via these default credentials. The credentials can be used to gain root access. Kubernetes clusters are only affected if their nodes use VM images created via the Image Builder project with its Proxmox provider.

INFO

Published Date :

Oct. 15, 2024, 9:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 8, 2024, 8:56 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

Yes !

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

3.9
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-9486 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Kubernetes image_builder
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-9486.

URL Resource
https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/image-builder/pull/1595 Patch
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/128006 Issue Tracking
https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/UKJG-oZogfA/m/Lu1hcnHmAQAJ Vendor Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

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The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-9486 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • TheCyberThrone
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  • Cybersecurity News
LodaRAT Strikes Again: New Campaign Targets Global Victims with Updated Capabilities

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Published Date: Nov 14, 2024 (3 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
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Published Date: Nov 11, 2024 (3 weeks, 2 days ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
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Published Date: Nov 05, 2024 (1 month ago)
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  • The Hacker News
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Published Date: Oct 21, 2024 (1 month, 1 week ago)
  • The Cyber Express
Critical Vulnerability in Kubernetes Image Builder Exposes Nodes to Root Access

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Published Date: Oct 18, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)
  • Cybersecurity News
Patch Now! Grafana Hit by 9.9 Severity RCE Vulnerability (CVE-2024-9264)

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Published Date: Oct 18, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
CISA added Veeam Backup CVE-2024-40711 to its KEV Catalog

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Published Date: Oct 18, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
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Published Date: Oct 17, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
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Published Date: Oct 17, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)
  • The Hacker News
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Published Date: Oct 17, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)
  • TheCyberThrone
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Published Date: Oct 17, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)
  • The Register
Critical default credential bug in Kubernetes Image Builder allows SSH root access

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Published Date: Oct 16, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)
  • BleepingComputer
Critical Kubernetes Image Builder flaw gives SSH root access to VMs

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Published Date: Oct 16, 2024 (1 month, 2 weeks ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-9486 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 08, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/UKJG-oZogfA/m/Lu1hcnHmAQAJ Third Party Advisory https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/UKJG-oZogfA/m/Lu1hcnHmAQAJ Vendor Advisory
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 08, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/128006 No Types Assigned https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/128006 Issue Tracking
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/image-builder/pull/1595 No Types Assigned https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/image-builder/pull/1595 Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/UKJG-oZogfA/m/Lu1hcnHmAQAJ No Types Assigned https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/UKJG-oZogfA/m/Lu1hcnHmAQAJ Third Party Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-798
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:kubernetes:image_builder:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 0.1.38
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Oct. 15, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Image Builder versions <= v0.1.37 where default credentials are enabled during the image build process. Virtual machine images built using the Proxmox provider do not disable these default credentials, and nodes using the resulting images may be accessible via these default credentials. The credentials can be used to gain root access. Kubernetes clusters are only affected if their nodes use VM images created via the Image Builder project with its Proxmox provider.
    Added Reference Kubernetes https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/128006 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Kubernetes https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/image-builder/pull/1595 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Kubernetes https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/UKJG-oZogfA/m/Lu1hcnHmAQAJ [No types assigned]
    Added CWE Kubernetes CWE-798
    Added CVSS V3.1 Kubernetes AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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