CVE-2024-9594

CVE-2024-9594 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kubernetes-sigs Image Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-798.

Key facts

Description

A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Image Builder versions <= v0.1.37 where default credentials are enabled during the image build process when using the Nutanix, OVA, QEMU or raw providers. The credentials can be used to gain root access. The credentials are disabled at the conclusion of the image build process. Kubernetes clusters are only affected if their nodes use VM images created via the Image Builder project. Because these images were vulnerable during the image build process, they are affected only if an attacker was able to reach the VM where the image build was happening and used the vulnerability to modify the image at the time the image build was occurring.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-9594?
A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Image Builder versions <= v0.1.37 where default credentials are enabled during the image build process when using the Nutanix, OVA, QEMU or raw providers. The credentials can be used to gain root access. The credentials are disabled at the conclusion of the image build process. Kubernetes clusters are only affected if their nodes use VM images created via the Image Builder project. Because these images were vulnerable during the image build process, they are affected only if an attacker was able to reach the VM where the image build was happening and used the vulnerability to modify the image at the time the image build was occurring.
How severe is CVE-2024-9594?
CVE-2024-9594 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-9594 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-9594?
CVE-2024-9594 affects Kubernetes-sigs Image Builder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9594?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-9594 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-9594 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2994.
When was CVE-2024-9594 published?
CVE-2024-9594 was published on 2024-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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