CVE-2019-25210: Infoleak
Withdrawn Advisory
This advisory has been withdrawn because the issue describes intended behavior and the output is not exposed to unauthorized users. This link has been maintained to preserve external references.
Original Description
An issue was discovered in Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Helm. It displays values of secrets when the --dry-run flag is used. This is a security concern in some use cases, such as a --dry-run call by a CI/CD tool. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this behavior was introduced intentionally, and cannot be removed without breaking backwards compatibility (some users may be relying on these values).
Other sources
An issue was discovered in Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Helm through 3.13.3. It displays values of secrets when the --dry-run flag is used. This is a security concern in some use cases, such as a --dry-run call by a CI/CD tool. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this behavior was introduced intentionally, and cannot be removed without breaking backwards compatibility (some users may be relying on these values).
https://github.com/helm/helm/issues/7275 https://www.cncf.io/projects/helm/
— Red Hat
An issue was discovered in Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) Helm through 3.13.3. It displays values of secrets when the --dry-run flag is used. This is a security concern in some use cases, such as a --dry-run call by a CI/CD tool. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this behavior was introduced intentionally, and cannot be removed without breaking backwards compatibility (some users may be relying on these values). Also, it is not the Helm Project's responsibility if a user decides to use --dry-run within a CI/CD environment whose output is visible to unauthorized persons.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-25210?
CVE-2019-25210 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-25210?
To fix CVE-2019-25210, upgrade Helm to version 3.14.2 or later.
What type of exposure does CVE-2019-25210 present?
CVE-2019-25210 exposes secret values when using the --dry-run flag, which can lead to unintentional information disclosure.
Which versions of Helm are affected by CVE-2019-25210?
CVE-2019-25210 affects Helm versions from 3.0.0 to 3.13.3 inclusive.
In which scenarios is CVE-2019-25210 particularly concerning?
CVE-2019-25210 is particularly concerning in CI/CD environments where secret values may inadvertently be exposed during dry-run operations.