What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-29778?

CVE-2025-29778 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Which versions of Kubernetes are affected by CVE-2025-29778?

Organizations using Kyverno should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2025-29778 rated CVSS 5.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.. A patch is available.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2025-29778?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2025-29778. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-29778?

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Vendor patch is available.

Kubernetes CVE-2025-29778

MEDIUM

Improper Authorization (CWE-285)

2025-03-24 security-advisories@github.com

Authentication Bypass Kubernetes Kyverno Suse

5.8

CVSS 3.1 · GitHub Advisory

Severity by source

GitHub Advisory PRIMARY

5.8 MEDIUM

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

SUSE

MEDIUM

qualitative

Primary rating from GitHub Advisory.

CVSS VectorGitHub Advisory

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:33 vuln.today

Patch released

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:33 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Aug 01, 2025 - 13:10 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Mar 24, 2025 - 17:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.8

DescriptionGitHub Advisory

Kyverno is a policy engine designed for cloud native platform engineering teams. Prior to version 1.14.0-alpha.1, Kyverno ignores subjectRegExp and IssuerRegExp while verifying artifact's sign with keyless mode. It allows the attacker to deploy kubernetes resources with the artifacts that were signed by unexpected certificate. Deploying these unauthorized kubernetes resources can lead to full compromise of kubernetes cluster. Version 1.14.0-alpha.1 contains a patch for the issue.

AnalysisAI

Kyverno is a policy engine designed for cloud native platform engineering teams. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-285. Kyverno is a policy engine designed for cloud native platform engineering teams. Prior to version 1.14.0-alpha.1, Kyverno ignores subjectRegExp and IssuerRegExp while verifying artifact's sign with keyless mode. It allows the attacker to deploy kubernetes resources with the artifacts that were signed by unexpected certificate. Deploying these unauthorized kubernetes resources can lead to full compromise of kubernetes cluster. Version 1.14.0-alpha.1 contains a patch for the issue. Affected products include: Kyverno. Version information: version 1.14.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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