CVE-2020-15187
Published: Sep 17, 2020
Modified: May 29, 2025
CVSS v3.1
3.0
Description
In Helm before versions 2.16.11 and 3.3.2, a Helm plugin can contain duplicates of the same entry, with the last one always used. If a plugin is compromised, this lowers the level of access that an attacker needs to modify a plugin's install hooks, causing a local execution attack. To perform this attack, an attacker must have write access to the git repository or plugin archive (.tgz) while being downloaded (which can occur during a MITM attack on a non-SSL connection). This issue has been patched in Helm 2.16.11 and Helm 3.3.2. As a possible workaround make sure to install plugins using a secure connection protocol like SSL.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
helm | helm | affected >= 2.0.0, < 2.16.11affected >= 3.0.0, < 3.3.2 |
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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