CVE-2016-1905
The API server in Kubernetes does not properly check admission control, which allows remote authenticated users to access additional resources via a crafted patched object.
7.7CVSSHIGH
Description
Access Restriction Bypass in kubernetes
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:LPrivileges RequiredLow
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1905
nvd.nist.gov
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/19479
github.com
https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/commit/9e6912384a5bc714f2a780b870944a8cee264a22
github.com
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Timeline
Published
Feb 3, 2016
Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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