How severe is CVE-2023-1944?

CVE-2023-1944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-1944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-1944?

CVE-2023-1944 affects Kubernetes Minikube. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1944?

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-2023-1944 published?

CVE-2023-1944 was published on 2023-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-1944

CVE-2023-1944 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kubernetes Minikube with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Kubernetes Minikube
Published: 2023-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability enables ssh access to minikube container using a default password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-1944?: This vulnerability enables ssh access to minikube container using a default password.
How severe is CVE-2023-1944?: CVE-2023-1944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-1944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-1944?: CVE-2023-1944 affects Kubernetes Minikube. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1944?: 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-2023-1944 published?: CVE-2023-1944 was published on 2023-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/kubernetes/minikube

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kubernetes:minikube:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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