CVE-2023-0436

4.5 MEDIUM 0.7% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The affected versions of MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator may print sensitive information like GCP service account keys and API integration secrets while DEBUG mode logging is enabled. This issue affects MongoDB Atlas Kubernetes Operator versions: 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.6.1, 1.7.0. Please note that this is reported on an EOL version of the product, and users are advised to upgrade to the latest supported version. Required Configuration: DEBUG logging is not enabled by default, and must be configured by the end-user. To check the log-level of the Operator, review the flags passed in your deployment configuration (eg. https://github.com/mongodb/mongodb-atlas-kubernetes/blob/main/config/manager/manager.yaml#L27 https://github.com/mongodb/mongodb-atlas-kubernetes/blob/main/config/manager/manager.yaml#L27 )

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2023-11-07 12:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 05:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2023-11-07 12:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 05:25 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-532 · Secrets in logs
Record status: Modified

Affected

Mongodb Atlas Kubernetes Operator < 1.7.1
Mongodb Atlas Kubernetes Operator 1.5.0

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 4.5

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record