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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: A Path Traversal vulnerability in Tekton Pipelines' git parser.β¦
π‘οΈ **Root Cause**: **CWE-22** (Path Traversal). The flaw lies in how the **git parser** handles input, failing to properly sanitize paths, allowing directory traversal sequences to escape intended directories.
Q3Who is affected? (Versions/Components)
π¦ **Affected Versions**: Tekton Pipelines versions **< 1.0.1**, **< 1.3.3**, **< 1.6.1**, **< 1.9.2**, and **< 1.10.2**. If you are running any of these older versions, you are at risk! β οΈ
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π **Attacker Capabilities**: With access, hackers can **read sensitive files** (secrets, configs, keys) from the Pod's filesystem. This compromises Confidentiality (C:H) and Integrity (I:H) of the environment.
Q5Is exploitation threshold high? (Auth/Config)
π **Exploitation Threshold**: **Medium**. Requires **Low Privileges** (PR:L) and **Low Complexity** (AC:L). No user interaction needed (UI:N).β¦
π΅οΈ **Public Exploit**: **No**. The `pocs` field is empty. While GitHub commits show fixes, there is no confirmed public Proof-of-Concept (PoC) or widespread wild exploitation yet. Stay vigilant! π
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
π **Self-Check**: Check your Tekton Pipelines version. If it is older than the fixed versions listed in Q3, you are vulnerable. Scan for pipelines using the vulnerable git resolver configuration.
Q8Is it fixed officially? (Patch/Mitigation)
β **Official Fix**: **Yes**. Fixed via multiple GitHub commits (e.g., b1fee65, ec77550). You must upgrade to **1.0.1+**, **1.3.3+**, **1.6.1+**, **1.9.2+**, or **1.10.2+** to mitigate this.
Q9What if no patch? (Workaround)
π οΈ **Workaround**: If you cannot patch immediately, **restrict access** to the git resolver. Implement strict RBAC policies to ensure only trusted users can trigger pipelines using the vulnerable git step.β¦
π₯ **Urgency**: **High**. CVSS Score indicates High Impact on Confidentiality and Integrity. Since it allows arbitrary file read, prioritize upgrading to the latest stable version of Tekton Pipelines ASAP! π