CVE-2022-24348: Path Traversal and Symlink Dereference in Argo CD
Summary
CVE-2022-24348: Path traversal and dereference of symlinks in Argo CD. Affects github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2 across 2 version ranges.
< 2.1.9
>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.4
Fixed in 2.1.9 or 2.2.4, depending on the release line you run. How to fix ↓
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Background
Argo CD is an open-source continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes that automates the deployment of applications. It allows users to define, manage, and deploy applications declaratively using Git repositories. Argo CD is written in Go and is widely used in Kubernetes environments. However, all versions of Argo CD are vulnerable to a path traversal and symlink dereference issue.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in Argo CD allows an attacker to pass arbitrary values files to be consumed by Helm charts. Additionally, the attacker can create special Helm chart packages containing value files that are actually symbolic links, pointing to arbitrary files outside the repository's root directory. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive or confidential data. The impact is particularly critical in environments that use encrypted value files containing secrets, as the attacker can decrypt these secrets to disk before rendering the Helm chart. Furthermore, the error messages from helm template can be used for file system enumeration. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.7.
How To Fix
Latest published version: v2.14.21 as of 22 Oct 2026
go get github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2@v2.14.21Upgrading to it may include breaking changes; the versions below are the minimum fixed release for this vulnerability.
If you can't move to the latest
The minimum fixed version depends on the release line you run.
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< 2.1.92.1.9go get github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2@v2.1.9 -
>= 2.2.0, < 2.2.42.2.4go get github.com/argoproj/argo-cd/v2@v2.2.4
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Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the fixed versions as soon as possible.
Conclusion
The path traversal and symlink dereference vulnerability in Argo CD can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and file system enumeration. It is crucial for users to update their Argo CD installation to one of the fixed versions to mitigate this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
Argo CD is an open-source continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes that automates the deployment of applications.
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive or confidential data and enables file system enumeration.
Update your Argo CD installation to one of the fixed versions: v2.3.0, v2.2.4, or v2.1.9.
No, there is no known workaround. Updating to the fixed versions is the recommended solution.
The path traversal vulnerability was discovered and reported by Moshe Zioni, VP Security Research at Apiiro.
References
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