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GHSA-p795-mqf2-36mf
@backstage/plugin-kubernetes-backendImpact
An authenticated user holding the standard Kubernetes resource read permission could retrieve sensitive values that the Kubernetes plugin is designed to mask, potentially exposing credentials and other confidential material held in the connected clusters. Exposure is limited to resources that the Backstage service account is permitted to read and that match the targeted catalog entity's namespace and label selector. Deployments whose cluster credentials do not grant read access to these resources are unaffected.
Patches
Fixed in @backstage/plugin-kubernetes-backend version 0.21.9
One behavior change is worth noting for adopters who expose custom resources: a custom resource whose list kind is reported by the API server as SecretList now has the values of its data field masked, matching how core Kubernetes Secrets have always been handled on other query paths.
Workarounds
- Enable the permission framework and restrict
kubernetes.resources.readto trusted users. - Scope the RBAC of the service account used to reach each cluster so that it cannot read sensitive resource types. The recommended
ClusterRolein the Kubernetes plugin configuration documentation does not grant this access.
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The vulnerability can be exploited over the network without needing physical access. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs basic access or low-level privileges. No user interaction is needed for the attacker to exploit this vulnerability. The vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a low impact on the confidentiality of the information.
Exploitation attempts have been detected. Elevated vigilance and prompt remediation are advised.
The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.
We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.
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