CVE-2024-29990

CVE-2024-29990 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Containers with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Description

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Container Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29990?
Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Container Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-29990?
CVE-2024-29990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-29990 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29990?
CVE-2024-29990 affects Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Confidential Containers. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29990?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-29990 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-29990 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26962.
When was CVE-2024-29990 published?
CVE-2024-29990 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

Other CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) vulnerabilities →