Kubernetes Helm charts can expose data without users ever knowing

Kubernetes Helm charts can expose data without users ever knowing

Microsoft experts claim default configurations often come with open ports and hardcoded credentials.

Microsoft finds default Kubernetes Helm charts can expose data

Microsoft warns about the security risks posed by default configurations in Kubernetes deployments, particularly those using out-of-the-box Helm charts, which could publicly expose sensitive data.

Microsoft: Helm Charts Flaw Could Let Hackers Access Kubernetes Clusters

If you’ve ever used pre-made Helm charts to quickly set up applications in Kubernetes, you might want to double-check your security settings.  Microsoft has warned that using default Helm charts to deploy Kubernetes applications can expose organizations to cyberattacks. The tech giant’s Defender for Cloud team found that popular “out-of-the-box” templates often sacrifice security for ease of use, opening the door to unauthorized data access, cod…

Microsoft Warns Default Helm Charts Could Leave Kubernetes Apps Exposed to Data Leaks

Microsoft has warned that using pre-made templates, such as out-of-the-box Helm charts, during Kubernetes deployments could open the door to misconfigurations and leak valuable data. "While these 'plug-and-play' options greatly simplify the setup process, they often prioritize ease of use over security," Michael Katchinskiy and Yossi Weizman from the Microsoft Defender for Cloud Research team

Microsoft identifies security risks in default Kubernetes Helm charts

Microsoft has issued a warning about potential security vulnerabilities linked to default configurations in Kubernetes deployments.

Windows Deployment Services Hit by 0-Click UDP Flaw Leading to System Failures

A newly discovered pre-authentication denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Deployment Services (WDS) exposes enterprise networks to instant system crashes via malicious UDP packets. Dubbed a “0-click” flaw, attackers can exploit it remotely without user interaction, draining server memory until critical services fail. While much attention focuses on remote code execution bugs, memory exhaustion vulnerabilities in UDP-base…