CVE-2020-25655

CVE-2020-25655 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Advanced Cluster Management For Kubernetes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in ManagedClusterView API, that could allow secrets to be disclosed to users without the correct permissions. Views created for an admin user would be made available for a short time to users with only view permission. In this short time window the user with view permission could read cluster secrets that should only be disclosed to admin users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25655?
An issue was discovered in ManagedClusterView API, that could allow secrets to be disclosed to users without the correct permissions. Views created for an admin user would be made available for a short time to users with only view permission. In this short time window the user with view permission could read cluster secrets that should only be disclosed to admin users.
How severe is CVE-2020-25655?
CVE-2020-25655 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-25655 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-25655?
CVE-2020-25655 affects Redhat Advanced Cluster Management For Kubernetes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25655?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-25655 published?
CVE-2020-25655 was published on 2020-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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