CVE-2019-11248
High PUBLISHEDKubernetes kubelet exposes /debug/pprof info on healthz port
Not yet in CISA KEV
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
The debugging endpoint /debug/pprof is exposed over the unauthenticated Kubelet healthz port. The go pprof endpoint is exposed over the Kubelet's healthz port. This debugging endpoint can potentially leak sensitive information such as internal Kubelet memory addresses and configuration, or for limited denial of service. Versions prior to 1.15.0, 1.14.4, 1.13.8, and 1.12.10 are affected. The issue is of medium severity, but not exposed by the default configuration.
- CVE Published
- Aug 29, 2019
- Exploitation Reported
- Apr 24, 2025
- CVSS
- 6.5 Medium
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
prior to 1.12.10 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
prior to 1.13.8 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
prior to 1.14.4 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
1.1 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
1.2 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
1.4 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
1.5 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
1.6 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
1.7 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
1.8 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
1.9 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
1.10 |
Affected |
| Kubernetes |
Kubernetes
|
1.11 |
Affected |
CVE References
- CVE-2019-11248: /debug/pprof exposed on kubelet's healthz port groups.google.com · Mailing List https://groups.google.com/d/msg/kubernetes-security-announce/pKELclHI...
- GitHub — kubernetes/kubernetes github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/81023
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0003 security.netapp.com · CVE Record https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190919-0003/
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Check enrichment artifacts for scanner coverage and available PoCs before rolling remediation validation.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| The Shadowserver First | 2025-04-24 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2019/CVE-2019-11248.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2025-04-24 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2026-06-12 14:20:12 UTC · Nuclei Templates
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Unprotected Primary Channel
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2019/CVE-2019-11248.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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14:20 UTC about 1 month ago14:20 UTC · about 1 month ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Added to KEVIntel KEV Feed
High-confidence, third-party attested exploitation
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00:26 UTC almost 7 years ago00:26 UTC · almost 7 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 7 years ago00:00 UTC · over 7 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2019-11248
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2019-11248",
"title": "Kubernetes kubelet exposes /debug/pprof info on healthz port",
"affected_vendor": "Kubernetes",
"affected_product": "Kubernetes",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "High",
"cvss_score": 6.5,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}