CVE-2022-36089: KubeVela is an application delivery platform Users using KubeVela's VelaUX APIServer could be affected by an a

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HIGH 8.2REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-36089 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.2) affecting kubevela. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

KubeVela is an application delivery platform Users using KubeVela's VelaUX APIServer could be affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability. In KubeVela prior to versions 1.4.11 and 1.5.4, VelaUX APIServer uses the `PlatformID` as the signed key to generate the JWT tokens for users. Another API called `getSystemInfo` exposes the platformID. This vulnerability allows users to use the platformID to re-generate the JWT tokens to bypass the auth

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-294
Published	2022-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: kubevela

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-07 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kubevela kubevela UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.4.0 and < 1.4.11 · >= 1.5.0 and < 1.5.3

Fixed in: 1.4.11, 1.5.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.4.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade kubevela

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 1.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kubevela sudo apt install kubevela=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold kubevela

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

dnf --showduplicates list kubevela sudo dnf downgrade kubevela-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add kubevela

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-2022-36089?

kubevela: upgrade to 1.4.11, 1.5.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-36089 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36089 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-2022-36089 affect?

CVE-2022-36089 affects kubevela. Severity is high (CVSS 8.2). KubeVela is an application delivery platform Users using KubeVela's VelaUX APIServer could be affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability. In KubeVela prior to versions 1.4.11 and 1.5.4, VelaUX APIServer uses the `PlatformID` as the

How urgent is CVE-2022-36089?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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