MEDIUM CVSS 4.3
Published: 2021-01-21

CVE-2020-8569

kubernetes container_storage_interface_snapshotter Security Advisory (CVE-2020-8569)
โ†— Official NIST NVD Record
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-8569 impacting kubernetes container_storage_interface_snapshotter. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Kubernetes CSI snapshot-controller prior to v2.1.3 and v3.0.2 could panic when processing a VolumeSnapshot custom resource when: - The VolumeSnapshot referenced a non-existing PersistentVolumeClaim and the VolumeSnapshot did not reference any VolumeSnapshotClass. - The snapshot-controller crashes, is automatically restarted by Kubernetes, and processes the same VolumeSnapshot custom resource after the restart, entering an endless crashloop. Only the volume snapshot feature is affected by this vulnerability. When exploited, users canโ€™t take snapshots of their volumes or delete the snapshots. All other Kubernetes functionality is not affected.

๐Ÿ“Š CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

๐ŸŽฏ Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product kubernetes / container_storage_interface_snapshotter
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-476

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2020-8569 impacting kubernetes container_storage_interface_snapshotter.

โšก Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-8569.yaml
id: cve-2020-8569

info:
  name: kubernetes container_storage_interface_snapshotter - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-8569 affecting kubernetes container_storage_interface_snapshotter.
    Evaluation: Kubernetes CSI snapshot-controller prior to v2.1.3 and v3.0.2 could panic when processing a VolumeSnapshot custom resource when: - The VolumeSnapshot ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-8569
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2020-8569
    cwe-id: CWE-476
  tags: cve,cve-2020-8569,kubernetes,container_storage_interfa,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "container_storage_interface_snapshotter"
        part: body
๐Ÿ PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-8569.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-8569
# Target: kubernetes container_storage_interface_snapshotter | CVSS: 4.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2020-8569 (kubernetes container_storage_interface_snapshotter)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against kubernetes container_storage_interface_snapshotter scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2020-8569.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-8569
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install container_storage_interfa 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade container_storage_interfa 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update container_storage_interfa

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i container_storage_interfa 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i container_storage_interfa

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2020-8569 in kubernetes container_storage_interface_snapshotter?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update kubernetes container_storage_interface_snapshotter packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2020-8569?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2020-8569?

CVE-2020-8569 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2020-8569
Weakness CWE-476
Vendor kubernetes
Product container_storage_interface_snapshotter
Published 2021-01-21
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L