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GHSA-xwf3-6rgv-939r

HighCVSS 7.7 / 10
Published Sep 1, 2022·Last modified Dec 2, 2025
Affected Components(0)

No affected components available

Description

Flux CLI allows users to deploy Flux components into a Kubernetes cluster via command-line. The vulnerability allows other applications to replace the Flux deployment information with arbitrary content which is deployed into the target Kubernetes cluster instead.

The vulnerability is due to the improper handling of user-supplied input, which results in a path traversal that can be controlled by the attacker.

Impact

Users sharing the same shell between other applications and the Flux CLI commands could be affected by this vulnerability.

In some scenarios no errors may be presented, which may cause end users not to realise that something is amiss.

Workarounds

A safe workaround is to execute Flux CLI in ephemeral and isolated shell environments, which can ensure no persistent values exist from previous processes. However, upgrading to the latest version of the CLI is still the recommended mitigation strategy.

Credits

The Flux engineering team found and patched this vulnerability.

For more information

If you have any questions or comments about this advisory:

  • Open an issue in any of the affected repositories.
  • Contact us at the CNCF Flux Channel.
Risk Scores
Base Score
7.7

The vulnerability requires local access to the device to be exploited. It is easy for an attacker to exploit this vulnerability. An attacker needs high-level or administrative privileges. The attacker needs the user to perform some action, like clicking a link. The vulnerability can affect other systems as well, not just the initial system. There is a high impact on the confidentiality of the information. There is a high impact on the integrity of the data. There is a high impact on the availability of the system.

Threat Intelligence
7.1

Exploitation activity has been observed. Apply available patches or mitigations urgently.

EPSS
0.31%

The exploit probability is very low. The vulnerability is unlikely to be exploited in the next 30 days.

Exploit
Not available

We did not find any exploit available. Neither in GitHub repositories nor in the Exploit-Database.

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