CVE-2025-62878
CRITICAL
GHSA-jr3w-9vfr-c746
9.9
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Lifecycle Timeline
3
Patch Released
Mar 31, 2026 - 21:13 nvd
Patch available
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 25, 2026 - 11:16 nvd
CRITICAL 9.9
Description
A malicious user can manipulate the parameters.pathPattern to create PersistentVolumes in arbitrary locations on the host node, potentially overwriting sensitive files or gaining access to unintended directories.
Analysis
Path traversal in Kubernetes PersistentVolume creation via pathPattern parameter allows creating volumes in arbitrary host filesystem locations. CVSS 9.9 with scope change.
Technical Context
CWE-23 relative path traversal. The parameters.pathPattern field in PersistentVolume specs can be manipulated to create volumes at arbitrary host paths.
Affected Products
['Affected Kubernetes storage provisioner']
Remediation
Update the storage provisioner. Implement path validation for pathPattern. Use PodSecurityPolicies/Standards to restrict volume mounts.
Priority Score
50
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Medium
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Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.0
CVSS: +50
POC: 0
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