CVE-2025-59358
CVE-2025-59358 is a high-severity vulnerability in Chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-29175
- Weakness: CWE-306
- Affected product: Chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Chaos Controller Manager in Chaos Mesh exposes a GraphQL debugging server without authentication to the entire Kubernetes cluster, which provides an API to kill arbitrary processes in any Kubernetes pod, leading to cluster-wide denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-59358?
- The Chaos Controller Manager in Chaos Mesh exposes a GraphQL debugging server without authentication to the entire Kubernetes cluster, which provides an API to kill arbitrary processes in any Kubernetes pod, leading to cluster-wide denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2025-59358?
- CVE-2025-59358 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-59358 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-59358?
- CVE-2025-59358 affects Chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-59358?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-59358 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-59358 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-29175.
- When was CVE-2025-59358 published?
- CVE-2025-59358 was published on 2025-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/chaos-mesh/chaos-mesh/pull/4702
- https://jfrog.com/blog/chaotic-deputy-critical-vulnerabilities-in-chaos-mesh-lead-to-kubernetes-cluster-takeover
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:chaos-mesh:chaos_mesh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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