CVE-2025-23260
NVIDIA AIStore Kubernetes ClusterRole Escalation of Privilege
Description
NVIDIA AIStore contains a vulnerability in the AIS Operator where a user may gain elevated k8s cluster access by using the ServiceAccount attached to the ClusterRole. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to information disclosure.
INFO
Published Date :
June 24, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 14, 2025, 1:01 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update NVIDIA AIStore operator to the latest version.
- Review and restrict permissions for the ClusterRole.
- Limit access to the ServiceAccount associated with the ClusterRole.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-23260.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5660 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-23260
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:nvidia:aistore_on_kubernetes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.3.0 Added Reference Type NVIDIA Corporation: https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5660 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description NVIDIA AIStore contains a vulnerability in the AIS Operator where a user may gain elevated k8s cluster access by using the ServiceAccount attached to the ClusterRole. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to information disclosure. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-266 Added Reference https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5660