VDB-306225 · CVE-2025-46599 · GCVE-0-2025-46599

CNCF K3s prior 1.32.4-rc1+k3s Configuration insecure default initialization of resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in CNCF K3s and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Configuration Handler. Performing a manipulation results in insecure default initialization of resource. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-46599. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in CNCF K3s. This affects an unknown part of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a insecure default initialization of resource vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1188. The product initializes or sets a resource with a default that is intended to be changed by the administrator, but the default is not secure. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

CNCF K3s 1.32 before 1.32.4-rc1+k3s1 has a Kubernetes kubelet configuration change with the unintended consequence that, in some situations, ReadOnlyPort is set to 10255. For example, the default behavior of a K3s online installation might allow unauthenticated access to this port, exposing credentials.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-46599 since 04/25/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.32.4-rc1+k3s eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CNCF

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

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VulDB Temp Score: 3.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Insecure default initialization of resource
CWE: CWE-1188
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: K3s 1.32.4-rc1+k3s

Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-46599 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-46599
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-306225

Entryinfo

Created: 04/25/2025 06:59
Changes: 04/25/2025 06:59 (62)
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