CVE-2022-41939
CVE-2022-41939 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Knative Func with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Linuxfoundation Knative Func
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
knative.dev/func is is a client library and CLI enabling the development and deployment of Kubernetes functions. Developers using a malicious or compromised third-party buildpack could expose their registry credentials or local docker socket to a malicious `lifecycle` container. This issues has been patched in PR #1442, and is part of release 1.8.1. This issue only affects users who are using function buildpacks from third-parties; pinning the builder image to a specific content-hash with a valid `lifecycle` image will also mitigate the attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-41939?
- knative.dev/func is is a client library and CLI enabling the development and deployment of Kubernetes functions. Developers using a malicious or compromised third-party buildpack could expose their registry credentials or local docker socket to a malicious `lifecycle` container. This issues has been patched in PR #1442, and is part of release 1.8.1. This issue only affects users who are using function buildpacks from third-parties; pinning the builder image to a specific content-hash with a valid `lifecycle` image will also mitigate the attack.
- How severe is CVE-2022-41939?
- CVE-2022-41939 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-41939 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-41939?
- CVE-2022-41939 affects Linuxfoundation Knative Func. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-41939?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-41939 published?
- CVE-2022-41939 was published on 2022-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/knative/func/blob/5ca77d38744d3481cc0b795f607c5859b19588fc/buildpacks/builder.go#L37-L41
- https://github.com/knative/func/pull/1442
- https://github.com/knative/func/releases/tag/knative-v1.8.1
- https://github.com/knative/func/security/advisories/GHSA-5336-2g3f-9g3m
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:knative_func:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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