CVE-2025-68476
KEDA has Arbitrary File Read via Insufficient Path Validation in HashiCorp Vault Service Account Credential
Description
KEDA is a Kubernetes-based Event Driven Autoscaling component. Prior to versions 2.17.3 and 2.18.3, an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability has been identified in KEDA, potentially affecting any KEDA resource that uses TriggerAuthentication to configure HashiCorp Vault authentication. The vulnerability stems from an incorrect or insufficient path validation when loading the Service Account Token specified in spec.hashiCorpVault.credential.serviceAccount. An attacker with permissions to create or modify a TriggerAuthentication resource can exfiltrate the content of any file from the node's filesystem (where the KEDA pod resides) by directing the file's content to a server under their control, as part of the Vault authentication request. The potential impact includes the exfiltration of sensitive system information, such as secrets, keys, or the content of files like /etc/passwd. This issue has been patched in versions 2.17.3 and 2.18.3.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 22, 2025, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 25, 2026, 11:10 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 4.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update KEDA to version 2.17.3 or 2.18.3.
- Verify TriggerAuthentication configurations.
- Review audited resources for compromise.
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-2025-68476.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/kedacore/keda/commit/15c5677f65f809b9b6b59a52f4cf793db0a510fd | |
| https://github.com/kedacore/keda/security/advisories/GHSA-c4p6-qg4m-9jmr |
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CVE Translated by [email protected]
Sep. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Translation Title: keda de kedacore, Description: KEDA es un componente de autoescalado basado en eventos para Kubernetes. Versiones anteriores a las 2.17.3 y 2.18.3, se ha identificado una vulnerabilidad de lectura arbitraria de archivos en KEDA, que podría afectar a cualquier recurso de KEDA que utilice TriggerAuthentication para configurar la autenticación de HashiCorp Vault. La vulnerabilidad se origina en una validación de ruta incorrecta o insuficiente al cargar el Token de Cuenta de Servicio especificado en spec.hashiCorpVault.credential.serviceAccount. Un atacante con permisos para crear o modificar un recurso TriggerAuthentication puede exfiltrar el contenido de cualquier archivo del sistema de archivos del nodo (donde reside el pod de KEDA) dirigiendo el contenido del archivo a un servidor bajo su control, como parte de la solicitud de autenticación de Vault. El impacto potencial incluye la exfiltración de información sensible del sistema, como secretos, claves o el contenido de archivos como /etc/p4ssd. Este problema ha sido parcheado en las versiones 2.17.3 y 2.18.3. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'kedacore', 'product': 'keda', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '< 2.17.3'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '>= 2.18.0, < 2.18.3'}]}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2025-68476', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2025-12-22T21:55:53.031327Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 22, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description KEDA is a Kubernetes-based Event Driven Autoscaling component. Prior to versions 2.17.3 and 2.18.3, an Arbitrary File Read vulnerability has been identified in KEDA, potentially affecting any KEDA resource that uses TriggerAuthentication to configure HashiCorp Vault authentication. The vulnerability stems from an incorrect or insufficient path validation when loading the Service Account Token specified in spec.hashiCorpVault.credential.serviceAccount. An attacker with permissions to create or modify a TriggerAuthentication resource can exfiltrate the content of any file from the node's filesystem (where the KEDA pod resides) by directing the file's content to a server under their control, as part of the Vault authentication request. The potential impact includes the exfiltration of sensitive system information, such as secrets, keys, or the content of files like /etc/passwd. This issue has been patched in versions 2.17.3 and 2.18.3. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CWE CWE-22 Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://github.com/kedacore/keda/commit/15c5677f65f809b9b6b59a52f4cf793db0a510fd Added Reference https://github.com/kedacore/keda/security/advisories/GHSA-c4p6-qg4m-9jmr