HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2019-11244
MEDIUM

CVE-2019-11244

CWE-524Published: April 22, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Kubernetes v1.8.x-v1.14.x, schema info is cached by kubectl in the location specified by --cache-dir (defaulting to $HOME/.kube/http-cache), written with world-writeable permissions (rw-rw-rw-). If --cache-dir is specified and pointed at a different location accessible to other users/groups, the written files may be modified by other users/groups and disrupt the kubectl invocation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2019-11244 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.0.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Kubernetes1 product(s)
kubernetes
netapp1 product(s)
trident
Red Hat1 product(s)
openshift container platform
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108064
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3942
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0020
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0074
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/76676
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190509-0002/
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108064
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3942
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0020
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0074
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/76676
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190509-0002/

All References (12)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108064Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3942Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0020Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0074Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/76676Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190509-0002/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108064Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3942Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0020Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0074Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/76676Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190509-0002/Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2019-11244
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-524
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 22, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2019-11244 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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