CVE-2024-36537: Insecure permissions in cert-manager v1.14.4 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-36537 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting cert-manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure permissions in cert-manager v1.14.4 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 61%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2024-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cert-manager

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-24 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:36 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cert-manager cert-manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.14.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.14.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cert-manager || rpm -q cert-manager || cert-manager --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.14.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cert-manager sudo apt install cert-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.14.4> sudo apt-mark hold cert-manager

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

dnf --showduplicates list cert-manager sudo dnf downgrade cert-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.14.4> sudo dnf versionlock add cert-manager

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.

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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-2024-36537?

cert-manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-36537 being exploited?

CVE-2024-36537 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-2024-36537 affect?

CVE-2024-36537 affects cert-manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Insecure permissions in cert-manager v1.14.4 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.

How urgent is CVE-2024-36537?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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