In Helm before versions 2.16.11 and 3.3.2, a Helm plugin can contain duplicates of the same entry, with the last one always used. If a plugin is compromised, this lowers the level of access that an attacker needs to modify a plugin's install hooks, causing a local execution attack. To perform this attack, an attacker must have write access to the git repository or plugin archive (.tgz) while being downloaded (which can occur during a MITM attack on a non-SSL connection). This issue has been patched in Helm 2.16.11 and Helm 3.3.2. As a possible workaround make sure to install plugins using a secure connection protocol like SSL.
| Package (Ecosystem) | Introduced | Fixed | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| helm.sh/helm/v3(Go) | 3.0.0 | 3.3.2 | N/A |
| helm.sh/helm(Go) | 2.0.0 | 2.16.11 | N/A |
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