CVE-2024-36540
CVE-2024-36540 is a critical-severity vulnerability in External-secrets External Secrets Operator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-277.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36152
- Weakness: CWE-277
- Affected product: External-secrets External Secrets Operator
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Insecure permissions in external-secrets v0.9.16 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-36540?
- Insecure permissions in external-secrets v0.9.16 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.
- How severe is CVE-2024-36540?
- CVE-2024-36540 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-36540 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-36540?
- CVE-2024-36540 affects External-secrets External Secrets Operator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-36540?
- 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-2024-36540 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-36540 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36152.
- When was CVE-2024-36540 published?
- CVE-2024-36540 was published on 2024-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:external-secrets:external_secrets_operator:0.9.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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