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CVE-2021-20218

24
FAUCET Score

CVE-2021-20218 is a path traversal vulnerability in the fabric8 kubernetes-client (versions 4.2.0 and later) that allows a malicious pod/container to extract files outside the intended working directory when the 'copy' command is used. This flaw primarily impacts the integrity and availability of affected systems, including various Red Hat products like OpenShift Container Platform and JBoss Fuse. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH), it has a network attack vector and low attack complexity, posing a significant risk if exploited. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, organizations using affected versions should prioritize patching to mitigate potential risks.

Impacted Technologies

VendorProductVersion(s)CPE
>= 4.2.0, < 4.7.2CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:kubernetes-client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
>= 4.8.0, < 4.11.2CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:kubernetes-client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
>= 4.12.0, < 4.13.2CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:kubernetes-client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
>= 5.0.0, < 5.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:kubernetes-client:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:a-mq_online:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

CVSS Data

CVSS version used by this source: 3.1

7.4HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact
NONE
Integrity Impact
HIGH
Availability Impact
HIGH
Exploitability Score
2.2
Impact Score
5.2
CvssVersion
3.1

Exploit Intelligence

EPSS Score
1.31%
Probability of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS Percentile
67.7%
Percentile rank of EPSS score among Peer Group
As of 2026-07-27
Model: v2026.06.15
This CVE's current EPSS score of 0.0131 is in the 28th percentile among its peer group of 8,918 CVEs.

Social Chatter

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.

Media Mentions

No media coverage found for this CVE.

The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.

Remediation

Patch Available

Vendor Patches (19)

github_advisorypatch availablevia nvd_reference
View patch
mavenpatch availablevia ghsa
Product: io.fabric8:kubernetes-clientFixed in: 4.13.2
mavenpatch availablevia ghsa
Product: io.fabric8:kubernetes-clientFixed in: 4.11.2
mavenpatch availablevia ghsa
Product: io.fabric8:kubernetes-clientFixed in: 5.0.2
mavenpatch availablevia ghsa
Product: io.fabric8:kubernetes-clientFixed in: 4.7.2
redhatpatch availablevia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Integration Camel Quarkus 2
View patch
redhatpatch availablevia redhat_api
Product: RHDM 7.12.0Fixed in: kubernetes-client
View patch
redhatpatch availablevia redhat_api
Product: RHPAM 7.12.0Fixed in: kubernetes-client
View patch
redhatpatch availablevia redhat_api
Product: Text-Only RHOARFixed in: kubernetes-client
View patch
redhatpatch availablevia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.7Fixed in: jenkins-2-plugins-0:4.7.1616671397-1.el8
View patch
redhatpatch availablevia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat AMQ Online 1.7.0 GAFixed in: kubernetes-client
View patch
redhatpatch availablevia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Fuse 7.10Fixed in: kubernetes-client
View patch
redhatpatch availablevia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Integration
View patch
redhatvendor investigatingvia nvd_reference
View patch
redhatno patchvia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Integration Camel K 1Fixed in: kubernetes-client
redhatno patchvia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat Integration Camel Quarkus 1Fixed in: kubernetes-client
redhatend of lifevia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 3.11Fixed in: jenkins-2-plugins
redhatend of lifevia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 3.11Fixed in: openshift3/ose-logging-elasticsearch5
redhatend of lifevia redhat_api
Product: Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4Fixed in: openshift4/ose-logging-elasticsearch5

Vendor Advisories (2)

mavenGHSA-jwh2-ffg4-48xchigh

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory in Fabric8 Kubernetes Client

May 24, 2022
redhatCVE-2021-20218Moderate

fabric8-kubernetes-client: vulnerable to a path traversal leading to integrity and availability compromise

Jan 12, 2021

References

bugzilla.redhat.com / show_bug.cgi
Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
github.com / fabric8io/kubernetes-client/issues/2715
PatchThird Party Advisory