How One Kubernetes YAML Can Hand Over a GCP Organization
A Kubernetes user with limited permissions can potentially gain control of an entire Google Cloud organization by exploiting the authority granted to Google Kubernetes Config Connector. Varonis explains how this confused deputy problem can turn a single Kubernetes YAML file into a path to organization-wide privilege escalation. [...]
What happened
A Kubernetes user with limited permissions can potentially gain control of an entire Google Cloud organization by exploiting the authority granted to Google Kubernetes Config Connector. Varonis explains how this confused deputy problem can turn a single Kubernetes YAML file into a path to organization-wide privilege escalation. [...]
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The incident may affect operational continuity, asset safety or trust around Google. Watch for verified scope and remediation.
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- BleepingComputerPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%How One Kubernetes YAML Can Hand Over a GCP Organization ↗
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