CVE-2025-41240

Mounted Kubernetes Secrets under a predictable path located within the web server document root

Description

Three Bitnami Helm charts mount Kubernetes Secrets under a predictable path (/opt/bitnami/*/secrets) that is located within the web server document root. In affected versions, this can lead to unauthenticated access to sensitive credentials via HTTP/S. A remote attacker could retrieve these secrets by accessing specific URLs if the application is exposed externally. The issue affects deployments using the default value of usePasswordFiles=true, which mounts secrets as files into the container filesystem.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.18%
Affected: VMware bitnamicharts/appsmith
Affected: VMware bitnamicharts/drupal
Affected: VMware bitnamicharts/wordpress
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-41240?
CVE-2025-41240 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-41240?
To fix CVE-2025-41240, 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-2025-41240 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-41240 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-2025-41240?
CVE-2025-41240 affects VMware bitnamicharts/appsmith, VMware bitnamicharts/drupal, VMware bitnamicharts/wordpress.
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