CVE-2025-59358
Denial of Service via Unauthorized Access to Chaos Mesh debugging server
Description
The Chaos Controller Manager in Chaos Mesh exposes a GraphQL debugging server without authentication to the entire Kubernetes cluster, which provides an API to kill arbitrary processes in any Kubernetes pod, leading to cluster-wide denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 15, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 15, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-59358
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 48a46f29-ae42-4e1d-90dd-c1676c1e5e6d | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Disable the GraphQL debugging endpoint.
- Restrict network access to the Chaos Controller Manager.
- Implement authentication for the debugging interface.
- Apply the latest security patches from the vendor.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-59358.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/chaos-mesh/chaos-mesh/pull/4702 | |
| https://jfrog.com/blog/chaotic-deputy-critical-vulnerabilities-in-chaos-mesh-lead-to-kubernetes-cluster-takeover |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Chaos Controller Manager in Chaos Mesh exposes a GraphQL debugging server without authentication to the entire Kubernetes cluster, which provides an API to kill arbitrary processes in any Kubernetes pod, leading to cluster-wide denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-306 Added Reference https://github.com/chaos-mesh/chaos-mesh/pull/4702 Added Reference https://jfrog.com/blog/chaotic-deputy-critical-vulnerabilities-in-chaos-mesh-lead-to-kubernetes-cluster-takeover