How severe is CVE-2023-29332?

CVE-2023-29332 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-29332 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-29332?

CVE-2023-29332 affects Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-29332?

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-2023-29332 published?

CVE-2023-29332 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-29332

CVE-2023-29332 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service
Published: 2023-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-29332?: Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-29332?: CVE-2023-29332 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-29332 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-29332?: CVE-2023-29332 affects Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-29332?: 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-2023-29332 published?: CVE-2023-29332 was published on 2023-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-29332

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_kubernetes_service:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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