CVE-2023-1944: kubernetes minikube Use of Hard-coded Password
CVSS: 8.4v3.1HighModified
Published 24-05-2023Last modified 16-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-1944 is a high (CVSS 8.4) Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability in kubernetes minikube. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 11% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.4/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-05-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 16-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
This vulnerability enables ssh access to minikube container using a default password.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 7.8–8.4
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.21% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-259Use of Hard-coded PasswordThe product contains a hard-coded password, which it uses for its own inbound authentication or for outbound communication to external components.
- CWE-798Use of Hard-coded CredentialsThe product contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key.
Affected systems
Kubernetes1 product
- minikube≥ unspecified, ≤ 1.29.0 | ≤ 1.29.0
1 vendor · 1 product