CVE-2021-36782 is a critical cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability in SUSE Rancher versions prior to 2.5.16 and 2.6.7. Authenticated users with various roles can exploit this flaw via the Kubernetes API to retrieve sensitive data in plaintext. With a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL) and an EPSS score indicating high exploitability, this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, a Metasploit module exists, suggesting readily available exploit code, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.5.0, < 2.5.16CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:suse:rancher:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2.6.0, < 2.6.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:suse:rancher:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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