Vulnerability Description
Edgelesssys Contrast is a confidential-computing runtime for Kubernetes. In versions 1.9.0 before 1.12.2, the initializer logs the full NewMeshCert response — which contains the workload secret — to standard output at INFO level. As a result, workload secrets are exposed to any Kubernetes user with get or list permission on pods/logs. Because workload secrets are used for encrypted storage and Vault integration, those must also be considered compromised. This is a regression of GHSA-h5f8-crrq-4pw8.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/edgelesssys/contrast/commit/5a5512c4af63c17bb66331e7bd2768a86
- https://github.com/edgelesssys/contrast/commit/cf58026b30c43fe7df91eac5322da02e1
- https://github.com/edgelesssys/contrast/security/advisories/GHSA-vxg3-w9rv-rhr2
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/edgelesssys-contrast-before-1.12.2-workload
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-71423?
CVE-2025-71423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Edgelesssys Contrast is a confidential-computing runtime for Kubernetes. In versions 1.9.0 before 1.12.2, the initializer logs the full NewMeshCert response — which contains the workload secret — to s...
How severe is CVE-2025-71423?
CVE-2025-71423 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-71423?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.