CVE-2025-13281
Portworx Half-Blind SSRF in kube-controller-manager
Description
A half-blind Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in kube-controller-manager when using the in-tree Portworx StorageClass. This vulnerability allows authorized users to leak arbitrary information from unprotected endpoints in the control plane’s host network (including link-local or loopback services).
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 14, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 15, 2025, 6:22 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | a6081bf6-c852-4425-ad4f-a67919267565 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Update kube-controller-manager to the latest version.
- Disable in-tree Portworx StorageClass if possible.
- Restrict access to control plane network endpoints.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A half-blind Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in kube-controller-manager when using the in-tree Portworx StorageClass. This vulnerability allows authorized users to leak arbitrary information from unprotected endpoints in the control plane’s host network (including link-local or loopback services). Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-918 Added Reference https://github.com/kubernetes/kubernetes/issues/135525 Added Reference https://groups.google.com/g/kubernetes-security-announce/c/EORqZg0k1l4/m/TtD-q0v7AgAJ -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Dec. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/01/4