CVE-2024-36538
CVE-2024-36538 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-278.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36150
- Weakness: CWE-278
- Affected product: Chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insecure permissions in chaos-mesh v2.6.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-36538?
- Insecure permissions in chaos-mesh v2.6.3 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.
- How severe is CVE-2024-36538?
- CVE-2024-36538 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-36538 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-36538?
- CVE-2024-36538 affects Chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-36538?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2024-36538 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-36538 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36150.
- When was CVE-2024-36538 published?
- CVE-2024-36538 was published on 2024-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chaos-mesh:chaos_mesh:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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