CVE-2025-59361
Chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh remote code execution
- Published15 Sept 2025
Description
The cleanIptables mutation in Chaos Controller Manager is vulnerable to OS command injection. In conjunction with CVE-2025-59358, this allows unauthenticated in-cluster attackers to perform remote code execution across the cluster.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
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Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2025-59361 being actively exploited?
CVE-2025-59361 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 3.27%.
How severe is CVE-2025-59361?
CVE-2025-59361 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 3.27% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2025-59361?
Affected products include Chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh.
How do I fix CVE-2025-59361?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh 2.7.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.