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CVE-2019-1002100

In all Kubernetes versions prior to v1.11.8, v1.12.6, and v1.13.4, users that are authorized to make patch requests to the Kubernetes API Server can send a specially crafted patch of type "json-patch" (e.g. `kubectl patch --type json` or `"Content-Type: application/json-patch+json"`) that consumes excessive resources while processing, causing a Denial of Service on the API Server.

Severity
Medium 6.5
Published
1 Apr 2019
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
1.11.8, 1.12.6, 1.13.4
Exploit chance
17% in the next 30 daysHigher than 97% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 10 Nov 2026
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
KubernetesServers and applications · cpe:a:kubernetes:kubernetes
  • Every version before 1.11.8
  • From 1.12.0 before 1.12.6
  • From 1.13.0 before 1.13.4

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1002100
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-1002100