CVE-2019-11243: High severity kubernetes dashboard vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2019
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Updated

In Kubernetes v1.12.0-v1.12.4 and v1.13.0, the rest.AnonymousClientConfig() method returns a copy of the provided config, with credentials removed (bearer token, username/password, and client certificate/key data). In the affected versions, rest.AnonymousClientConfig() did not effectively clear service account credentials loaded using rest.InClusterConfig()

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Kubernetes kubernetes>=1.12.0<=1.12.4
Kubernetes kubernetes=1.13.0
NetApp Trident
go/k8s.io/kubernetes>=1.13.0<1.13.1
1.13.1
go/k8s.io/kubernetes>=1.12.0<1.12.5
1.12.5
IBM Edge Application Manager<=4.5

Event History

Apr 22, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:54 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·04:44 PM
Aug 20, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11243?

The severity of CVE-2019-11243 is high with a CVSS score of 8.1.

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2019-11243?

The affected software for CVE-2019-11243 includes Kubernetes versions 1.12.0 to 1.12.4 and version 1.13.0 as well as Netapp Trident.

3

How does the rest.AnonymousClientConfig() method work in the affected versions?

In the affected versions, the rest.AnonymousClientConfig() method returns a copy of the provided config with credentials removed, such as the bearer token, username/password, and client certificate/key data.

4

What is the reference for CVE-2019-11243?

The references for CVE-2019-11243 include the following: SecurityFocus BID 108053, GitHub issue #76797, and Netapp advisory NTAP-20190509-0002.

5

How can I fix CVE-2019-11243?

To fix CVE-2019-11243, it is recommended to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of Kubernetes or apply the necessary patches and updates provided by the vendor.

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