CVE-2019-11244: In Kubernetes v1.8.x-v1.14.x, schema info is cached by kubectl in the location specified by --cache-dir (defau

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2019-11244 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting kubernetes, trident, openshift container platform. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Kubernetes v1.8.x-v1.14.x, schema info is cached by kubectl in the location specified by --cache-dir (defaulting to $HOME/.kube/http-cache), written with world-writeable permissions (rw-rw-rw-). If --cache-dir is specified and pointed at a different location accessible to other users/groups, the written files may be modified by other users/groups and disrupt the kubectl invocation.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-524, CWE-732
Published	2019-04-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Kubernetes · Vendor: kubernetes · netapp · redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-04-22 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kubernetes kubernetes UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.8.0 and <= 1.14.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.14.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kubernetes || rpm -q kubernetes || kubernetes --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.14.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kubernetes

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kubernetes

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kubernetes sudo apt install kubernetes=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.0> sudo apt-mark hold kubernetes

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kubernetes sudo dnf downgrade kubernetes-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add kubernetes

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

netapp trident MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy trident || rpm -q trident || trident --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

redhat openshift container platform DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.11 · 4.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy openshift-container-platform || rpm -q openshift-container-platform || openshift-container-platform --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison openshift-container-platform sudo apt install openshift-container-platform=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.11> sudo apt-mark hold openshift-container-platform

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list openshift-container-platform sudo dnf downgrade openshift-container-platform-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.11> sudo dnf versionlock add openshift-container-platform

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-11244?

kubernetes: upgrade to newer than 1.14.1; trident: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; openshift container platform: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-11244 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11244 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-11244 affect?

CVE-2019-11244 affects kubernetes, trident, openshift container platform. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). In Kubernetes v1.8.x-v1.14.x, schema info is cached by kubectl in the location specified by --cache-dir (defaulting to $HOME/.kube/http-cache), written with world-writeable permissions (rw-rw-rw-). If --cache-dir is specified and pointed at

How urgent is CVE-2019-11244?

Priority 33/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Kubernetes vulnerabilities · Red Hat OpenShift vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2023-5528 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE MITIGATE A security issue was discovered in Kubernetes where a user that can create pods and persistent volumes on Wind
CVE-2023-3955 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE A security issue was discovered in Kubernetes where a user that can create pods on Windows nodes may be able
CVE-2023-3676 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE A security issue was discovered in Kubernetes where a user that can create pods on Windows nodes may be able
CVE-2023-30513 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Jenkins Kubernetes Plugin 3909.v1f2c633e8590 and earlier does not properly mask (i.e., replace with asterisks)
CVE-2023-2728 MEDIUM 6.5 UPGRADE Users may be able to launch containers that bypass the mountable secrets policy enforced by the ServiceAccount

References

← Back to latest CVEs