CVE-2021-1677
CVE-2021-1677 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-290.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-290
- Affected product: Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Azure Active Directory Pod Identity Spoofing Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-1677?
- Azure Active Directory Pod Identity Spoofing Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2021-1677?
- CVE-2021-1677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-1677 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-1677?
- CVE-2021-1677 affects Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-1677?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-1677 published?
- CVE-2021-1677 was published on 2021-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-1677
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1677
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_kubernetes_service:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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