CVE-2025-59358: Denial of Service via Unauthorized Access to Chaos Mesh debugging server

Published Sep 15, 2025
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Updated

The Chaos Controller Manager in Chaos Mesh exposes a GraphQL debugging server without authentication to the entire Kubernetes cluster, which provides an API to kill arbitrary processes in any Kubernetes pod, leading to cluster-wide denial of service.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Chaos Mesh Chaos Controller Manager
go/github.com/chaos-mesh/chaos-mesh<2.7.3
2.7.3
chaos-mesh Chaos Mesh<2.7.3

Event History

Sep 15, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:31 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·12:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-59358?

CVE-2025-59358 has a high severity rating due to its potential for causing cluster-wide denial of service in Kubernetes environments.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-59358?

To fix CVE-2025-59358, it is recommended to disable the GraphQL debugging server or secure it with proper authentication measures.

3

What impact does CVE-2025-59358 have on Kubernetes?

CVE-2025-59358 allows unauthorized access to kill arbitrary processes in any Kubernetes pod, posing significant risks to cluster stability.

4

Is CVE-2025-59358 specific to a certain version of Chaos Mesh?

CVE-2025-59358 affects the Chaos Controller Manager component of the Chaos Mesh software, regardless of version, if the debugging server is exposed.

5

How can I mitigate the risks of CVE-2025-59358?

Mitigation strategies for CVE-2025-59358 include restricting access to the debugging server and implementing network policies to limit exposure.

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