CVE-2023-5528

What it is

A security issue was discovered in Kubernetes where a user that can create pods and persistent volumes on Windows nodes may be able to escalate to admin privileges on those nodes. Kubernetes clusters are only affected if they are using an in-tree storage plugin for Windows nodes.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

4.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2023-11-14 21:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 06:48 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 4.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2023-11-14 21:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 06:48 UTC

Exploit probability

4.1% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Kubernetes < 1.25.16
• Kubernetes < 1.26.11
• Kubernetes < 1.27.8
• Kubernetes < 1.28.4
• Fedoraproject Fedora 37
• Fedoraproject Fedora 38
• Fedoraproject Fedora 39

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.2

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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