CVE-2025-7342CWE-798

VM images built with Kubernetes Image Builder Nutanix or OVA providers use default credentials for Windows images if user did not override

High · published August 17, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
0%
Percentile
30.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

A security issue was discovered in the Kubernetes Image Builder where default credentials are enabled during the Windows image build process when using the Nutanix or VMware OVA providers. These credentials, which allow root access, are disabled at the conclusion of the build. Kubernetes clusters are only affected if their nodes use VM images created via the Image Builder project and the vulnerability was exploited during the build process, which requires an attacker to access the build VM and modify the image while the build is in progress.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00376 · 30.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-798 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Published
2025-08-17T23:03Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 AUG 23:03Z
    VM images built with Kubernetes Image Builder Nutanix or OVA providers use default credentials for Windows images if user did not override
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