How severe is CVE-2023-22480?

CVE-2023-22480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-22480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-22480?

CVE-2023-22480 affects Fit2cloud Kubeoperator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22480?

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-2023-22480 published?

CVE-2023-22480 was published on 2023-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22480

CVE-2023-22480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fit2cloud Kubeoperator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 67% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Fit2cloud Kubeoperator
Published: 2023-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

KubeOperator is an open source Kubernetes distribution focused on helping enterprises plan, deploy and operate production-level K8s clusters. In KubeOperator versions 3.16.3 and below, API interfaces with unauthorized entities and can leak sensitive information. This vulnerability could be used to take over the cluster under certain conditions. This issue has been patched in version 3.16.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22480?: KubeOperator is an open source Kubernetes distribution focused on helping enterprises plan, deploy and operate production-level K8s clusters. In KubeOperator versions 3.16.3 and below, API interfaces with unauthorized entities and can leak sensitive information. This vulnerability could be used to take over the cluster under certain conditions. This issue has been patched in version 3.16.4.
How severe is CVE-2023-22480?: CVE-2023-22480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-22480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-22480?: CVE-2023-22480 affects Fit2cloud Kubeoperator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22480?: 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-2023-22480 published?: CVE-2023-22480 was published on 2023-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fit2cloud:kubeoperator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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