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kubernetes: compromised node could escalate to cluster level privileges

🗓️ 27 Oct 2020 14:47:06Reported by RedHatType 
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Kubernetes API server flaw enables privilege escalation from a compromised node via redirecting requests and credentials.

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux8x86_64openshift-hyperkube0:4.6.0-202010022112.p0.git.94033.ef41184.el8openshift-hyperkube-0:4.6.0-202010022112.p0.git.94033.ef41184.el8.x86_64.rpm

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28 Jun 2026 12:20Current
7.2High risk
Vulners AI Score7.2
CVSS 26
CVSS 3.16.4 - 6.8
EPSS0.061
CWE-601
Kubernetes API serverPrivilege escalationCompromised nodeRedirected requestsRedirected credentialsOther clustersConfidentiality integrity availability
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