Google Cloud Run’s ImageRunner Bug: A Comedy of Privileges Now Patched!
Researchers have revealed a privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Cloud Platform’s Cloud Run, dubbed ImageRunner. This now-patched flaw allowed attackers to access private container images and inject malicious code. So, next time you think your cloud is safe, remember: even the sky has its limits!

Hot Take:
Google Cloud Run had a little hiccup, but fear not! The security crusaders have saved the day by patching a vulnerability that was sneakier than a cat burglar in a ninja suit. Now, the only thing running wild in Google Cloud is your imagination, not hackers with a penchant for container hijacking.
Key Points:
- Tenable researchers discovered a privilege escalation vulnerability in Google Cloud Run.
- The issue, codenamed ImageRunner, allowed access to container images and potential code injection.
- Google patched the vulnerability by requiring explicit permissions for container image access.
- The problem was linked to the interconnected nature of cloud services, likened to a game of Jenga.
- This disclosure follows another security revelation about Azure VM exploitation.
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