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6.3

k3s kube-controller-manager could let attackers alter settings

published 4 days ago
Summary

The k3s distribution of Kubernetes includes a component called kube‑controller‑manager that can be tricked into accepting unauthorized commands. This could let an attacker change how the cluster operates or access data it shouldn’t. Update k3s to the latest release or apply the vendor’s patch as soon as possible.

What to do
  • Update cleanstart k3s to version 1.18.3.1-r0.
Affected software
Ecosystem VendorProductAffected versions
CleanStart cleanstart k3s < 1.18.3.1-r0
Fix: upgrade to 1.18.3.1-r0
Original advisory text
Kubernetes kube-controller-manager in versions v1
Security vulnerability affects the k3s package. The Kubernetes kube-controller-manager in versions v1.
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.3 Medium
Timeline
Published31 Oct 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen31 Oct 2026
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