CVE-2025-13281

CVE-2025-13281 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. 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-918.

Key facts

Description

A half-blind Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in kube-controller-manager when using the in-tree Portworx StorageClass. This vulnerability allows authorized users to leak arbitrary information from unprotected endpoints in the control plane’s host network (including link-local or loopback services).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-13281?
A half-blind Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability exists in kube-controller-manager when using the in-tree Portworx StorageClass. This vulnerability allows authorized users to leak arbitrary information from unprotected endpoints in the control plane’s host network (including link-local or loopback services).
How severe is CVE-2025-13281?
CVE-2025-13281 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2025-13281 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-13281?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-13281 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-13281 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-203310.
When was CVE-2025-13281 published?
CVE-2025-13281 was published on 2025-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Other CWE-918 (Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-918 (Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)) vulnerabilities →