CVE-2025-24513

ingress-nginx controller - auth secret file path traversal vulnerability

Description

A security issue was discovered in ingress-nginx https://github.com/kubernetes/ingress-nginx where attacker-provided data are included in a filename by the ingress-nginx Admission Controller feature, resulting in directory traversal within the container. This could result in denial of service, or when combined with other vulnerabilities, limited disclosure of Secret objects from the cluster.

Category

4.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: kubernetes ingress-nginx
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24513?
CVE-2025-24513 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-24513?
To fix CVE-2025-24513, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-24513 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-24513 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-24513?
CVE-2025-24513 affects kubernetes ingress-nginx.
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