CVE-2020-8568
CVE-2020-8568 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kubernetes Secrets Store Csi Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Kubernetes Secrets Store Csi Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Kubernetes Secrets Store CSI Driver versions v0.0.15 and v0.0.16 allow an attacker who can modify a SecretProviderClassPodStatus/Status resource the ability to write content to the host filesystem and sync file contents to Kubernetes Secrets. This includes paths under var/lib/kubelet/pods that contain other Kubernetes Secrets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8568?
- Kubernetes Secrets Store CSI Driver versions v0.0.15 and v0.0.16 allow an attacker who can modify a SecretProviderClassPodStatus/Status resource the ability to write content to the host filesystem and sync file contents to Kubernetes Secrets. This includes paths under var/lib/kubelet/pods that contain other Kubernetes Secrets.
- How severe is CVE-2020-8568?
- CVE-2020-8568 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-8568 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-8568?
- CVE-2020-8568 primarily affects Kubernetes Secrets Store Csi Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8568?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-8568 published?
- CVE-2020-8568 was published on 2021-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/secrets-store-csi-driver/issues/378
- https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-secrets-store-csi-driver/c/Cb9cvymTzl4
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:kubernetes:secrets_store_csi_driver:0.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kubernetes:secrets_store_csi_driver:0.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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