CVE-2024-36541: logging-operator · Incorrect Default Permissions
Affects logging-operatorSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 11:42 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 35% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 24 Jul 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
GitHublogging-operatorpkg:github/logging-operatorOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-36541, organizations should immediately audit and restrict permissions associated with the logging-operator service account to the minimum necessary privileges, following the principle of least privilege. Rotate existing service account tokens to invalidate any potentially compromised credentials. Monitor Kubernetes audit logs for unusual access patterns related to the logging-operator. If possible, isolate the logging-operator in a dedicated namespace with strict network policies to limit exposure. Stay informed on vendor advisories and apply patches or updated versions of logging-operator as soon as they become available. Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies that explicitly deny unnecessary access to service account tokens. Consider using Kubernetes Pod Security Policies or equivalent admission controllers to enforce secure configurations. Additionally, integrate runtime security tools to detect anomalous behavior indicative of token misuse or privilege escalation attempts.
Description
Insecure permissions in logging-operator v4.6.0 allows attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges by obtaining the service account's token.