CVE-2024-56513: Github.com/karmada io/karmada Karmada PULL Mode Cluster Privilege Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2024-56513 is a HIGH karmada pull mode cluster privilege vulnerability (CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment) affecting Github.com/karmada io/karmada libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves karmada pull mode cluster privilege escalation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.12.0.
CVE-2024-56513 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2024-56513
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/karmada io/karmada dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/karmada-io/karmada to 1.12.0Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/karmada-io/karmadaHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-56513, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/karmada io/karmada:
inspect dependencies for github.com/karmada-io/karmadaAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/karmada io/karmada in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.12.0), your application is affected.
Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-266: Incorrect Privilege Assignment, where a product incorrectly assigns a privilege to a particular actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. In Github.com/karmada io/karmada, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2024-56513 Affected Github.com/karmada io/karmada Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/karmada-io/karmada
|
Go |
< 1.12.0
|
1.12.0
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-mg7w-c9x2-xh7r",
"modified" : "2025-01-03T19:25:48Z",
"published" : "2025-01-03T16:12:03Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2024-56513" ],
"summary" : "Karmada PULL Mode Cluster Privilege Escalation",
"details" : "### Impact\n_What kind of vulnerability is it? Who is impacted?_\n\nThe [PULL](https://karmada.io/docs/next/userguide/clustermanager/cluster-registration#pull-mode) mode clusters registered with the `karmadactl register` command have excessive privileges to access control plane resources. By abusing these permissions, an attacker able to authenticate as the karmada-agent to a karmada cluster would be able to obtain administrative privileges over the entire federation system including all registered member clusters.\n\n\n### Patches\n_Has the problem been patched? What versions should users upgrade to?_\n\nSince Karmada v1.12.0, command `karmadactl register` restricts the access permissions of pull mode member clusters to control plane resources. This way, an attacker able to authenticate as the karmada-agent cannot control other member clusters in Karmada.\n\n### Workarounds\n_Is there a way for users to fix or remediate the vulnerability without upgrading?_\n\nRestricts the access permissions of pull mode member clusters to control plane resources according to [Karmada Component Permissions Docs](https://karmada.io/docs/administrator/security/component-permission).\n### References\n_Are there any links users can visit to find out more?_\n 1. Enhancements made from the Karmada community: https://github.com/karmada-io/karmada/pull/5793\n 2. Karmada Component Permissions: https://karmada.io/docs/administrator/security/component-permission\n",
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"type" : "CVSS_V4",
"score" : "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N"
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"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56513"
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"url" : "https://github.com/karmada-io/karmada/pull/5793"
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"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/karmada-io/karmada"
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