CVE-2025-59360CWE-78

OS command injection in Chaos Mesh via the killProcesses mutation

Critical · published September 15, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A command injection vulnerability in Chaos Controller Manager lets attackers execute arbitrary code without authentication! 🔥 This vulnerability is like a sneaky intruder gaining access to the control room of a power plant—if they can hijack the command system, they can wreak havoc throughout the entire operation. Imagine someone flipping switches without anyone knowing! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious commands across the cluster, potentially taking control of your entire environment. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or worse. It's an absolute nightmare scenario for security teams!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a sneaky intruder gaining access to the control room of a power plant—if they can hijack the command system, they can wreak havoc throughout the entire operation. Imagine someone flipping switches without anyone knowing! The killProcesses mutation in Chaos Controller Manager is vulnerable to OS command injection, allowing unauthenticated attackers within the cluster to run arbitrary code, especially when paired with CVE-2025-59358.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute malicious commands across the cluster, potentially taking control of your entire environment. This could lead to data breaches, service disruptions, or worse. It's an absolute nightmare scenario for security teams! Immediately patch to the latest version of Chaos Controller Manager to eliminate this vulnerability. Additionally, review your access controls and consider implementing stricter authentication measures to mitigate potential exploitation. Don’t wait for a breach to happen! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll keep your systems secure and your security hero status shining bright! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02814 · 86.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2025-09-15T11:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 SEP 11:40Z
    OS command injection in Chaos Mesh via the killProcesses mutation
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