Incorrect permission assignment in nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate-handler
Priority LOW 30CWE-266Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- Privilege escalation
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-266.
Summary
An insecure modification vulnerability flaw was found in containers using nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate-handler. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. Versions before kubernetes-nmstate-handler-container-v2.3.0-30 are affected.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00256 17th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Fixed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate-handler | kubernetes-nmstate-handler-container-v2.3.0-30 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- nmstate/kubernetes-nmstate-handler Vendor— Affected kubernetes-nmstate-handler-container-v2.3.0-30 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| CNV 2.3 for RHEL 8 | Fixed | — |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-1742
References
Sources
- CVE-2020-1742 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-1742 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- CVE-2020-1742 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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