OpenCost before 1.121.0 fails to authenticate the GET /helmValues endpoint, exposing base64-decoded HELM_VALUES environment variable containing cloud provider credentials. Additionally, adminAuthMiddleware fails open when ADMIN_TOKEN is unset, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify GCP service account keys via POST /serviceKey to redirect billing calls.
The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.
OpenCost before 1.121.0 fails to authenticate the GET /helmValues endpoint, exposing base64-decoded HELM_VALUES environment variable containing cloud provider credentials. Additionally, adminAuthMiddleware fails open when ADMIN_TOKEN is unset, allowing unauthenticated attackers to modify GCP service account keys via POST /serviceKey to redirect billing calls.
Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.
Confirm that opencost and an affected version are present.
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.
