Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy/v2
PACKAGECVE-2023-3893 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) kubernetes csi-proxy vulnerable to privilege vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Github.com/kubernetes csi/csi proxy/v2 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves kubernetes csi-proxy vulnerable to privilege escalation due to improper input validation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.0.0-alpha.1, 1.1.3, 0.0.0-20230821192013-2523e6674ded, 1.1.3-0.20230821192013-2523e6674ded.
pkg:golang/github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy/v2
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy/v2. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-r6cc-7wj7-gfx2 | CVE-2023-3893 | HIGH | Kubernetes csi-proxy vulnerable to privilege escalation due to improper input validation |
CVE-2023-3893 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 8.8
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2023-3893
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/kubernetes csi/csi proxy/v2 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/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy/v2 to 2.0.0-alpha.1
Upgrade github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy to 1.1.3
Upgrade github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy to 0.0.0-20230821192013-2523e6674ded
Upgrade github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy to 1.1.3-0.20230821192013-2523e6674ded
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy/v2
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2023-3893, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/kubernetes csi/csi proxy/v2:
inspect dependencies for github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy/v2
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/kubernetes csi/csi proxy/v2 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.0.0-alpha.1), 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-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Github.com/kubernetes csi/csi proxy/v2, 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-2023-3893 Affected Github.com/kubernetes csi/csi proxy/v2 Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy/v2
|
Go |
≥ 2.0.0-alpha.0
< 2.0.0-alpha.1
All 1 versions
2.0.0-alpha.0
|
2.0.0-alpha.1
|
|
github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy
|
Go |
≥ 0.1.0-rc1
< 1.1.3
|
1.1.3
|
|
github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy
|
Go |
< 0.0.0-20230821192013-2523e6674ded
|
0.0.0-20230821192013-2523e6674ded
|
|
github.com/kubernetes-csi/csi-proxy
|
Go |
≥ 1.1.3-0
< 1.1.3-0.20230821192013-2523e6674ded
|
1.1.3-0.20230821192013-2523e6674ded
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-3893?
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"id" : "GHSA-r6cc-7wj7-gfx2",
"modified" : "2025-07-09T15:32:55Z",
"published" : "2023-11-03T18:30:24Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-3893" ],
"summary" : "Kubernetes csi-proxy vulnerable to privilege escalation due to improper input validation",
"details" : "Kubernetes is vulnerable to privilege escalation when a user that can create pods on Windows nodes running kubernetes-csi-proxy may be able to escalate to admin privileges on those nodes. Kubernetes clusters are only affected if they include Windows nodes running kubernetes-csi-proxy.",
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