CVE-2022-2385

AccessKeyID validation bypass

Published Jul 12, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS 1.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A security issue was discovered in aws-iam-authenticator where an allow-listed IAM identity may be able to modify their username and escalate privileges.

Remediation

Vendor Workaround

Prior to upgrading, this vulnerability can be mitigated by not using the {{AccessKeyID}} template value to construct usernames.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-6388 A security issue was discovered in aws-iam-authenticator where an allow-listed IAM identity may be able to modify their username and escalate privileges.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-pp3f-98qg-5g75 aws-iam-authenticator allow-listed IAM identity may be able to modify their username, escalate privileges before v0.5.9
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
kubernetes
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 10:25 PM
Reserved
Jul 11, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 12, 2022, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:41 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jul 11, 2022, 12:00 AM