How to fix CVE-2025-23216?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Review data exposure and access controls.

Is Kubernetes affected by CVE-2025-23216?

Organizations using Argo CD should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2025-23216, a information exposure vulnerability rated CVSS 6.8. Sensitive information could be exposed to unauthorized parties. A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.

CVE-2025-23216

MEDIUM

2025-01-30 [email protected]

6.8

CVSS 3.1

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:06 vuln.today

Patch Released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:06 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Jan 30, 2025 - 16:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.8

Description

Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. A vulnerability was discovered in Argo CD that exposed secret values in error messages and the diff view when an invalid Kubernetes Secret resource was synced from a repository. The vulnerability assumes the user has write access to the repository and can exploit it, either intentionally or unintentionally, by committing an invalid Secret to repository and triggering a Sync. Once exploited, any user with read access to Argo CD can view the exposed secret data. The vulnerability is fixed in v2.13.4, v2.12.10, and v2.11.13.

Analysis

Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes. A vulnerability was discovered in Argo CD that exposed secret values in error messages and the diff view when an invalid Kubernetes Secret resource was synced from a repository. The vulnerability assumes the user has write access to the repository and can exploit it, either intentionally or unintentionally, by committing an invalid Secret to repository and triggering a Sync. Once exploited, any user with read access to Argo CD can view the exposed secret data. The vulnerability is fixed in v2.13.4, v2.12.10, and v2.11.13. Affected products include: Argoproj Argo Cd.

Affected Products

Argoproj Argo Cd.

Remediation

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.

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KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.1

CVSS: +34

POC: 0

Vendor Status

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