Kubernetes Ingress-NGINX Controller Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in Kubernetes allows an unauthenticated attacker with access to the pod network to execute arbitrary code within the ingress-nginx controller. This issue could result in the unauthorized disclosure of Secrets that the controller can access. In a default installation, the controller has access to all Secrets across the cluster.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to arbitrary code execution in the ingress-nginx controller, allowing for the unauthorized access and disclosure of cluster-wide Secrets.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
7.3
impact
7.5
exploitability
5.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
1.8
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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