How severe is CVE-2022-2385?

CVE-2022-2385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2385 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2385?

CVE-2022-2385 affects Kubernetes Aws-iam-authenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2385?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-2385 published?

CVE-2022-2385 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2385

CVE-2022-2385 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kubernetes Aws-iam-authenticator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Kubernetes Aws-iam-authenticator
Published: 2022-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security issue was discovered in aws-iam-authenticator where an allow-listed IAM identity may be able to modify their username and escalate privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2385?: A security issue was discovered in aws-iam-authenticator where an allow-listed IAM identity may be able to modify their username and escalate privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-2385?: CVE-2022-2385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2385 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2385?: CVE-2022-2385 affects Kubernetes Aws-iam-authenticator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2385?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-2385 published?: CVE-2022-2385 was published on 2022-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kubernetes:aws-iam-authenticator:*:*:*:*:*:kubernetes:*:*

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