CVE-2025-32386

Name: CVE-2025-32386
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-04-09T23:15:37.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-32386 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Helm is a tool for managing Charts. A chart archive file can be crafted in a manner where it expands to be significantly larger uncompressed than compressed (e.g., >800x difference). EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Helm is a tool for managing Charts. A chart archive file can be crafted in a manner where it expands to be significantly larger uncompressed than compressed (e.g., >800x difference). When Helm loads this specially crafted chart, memory can be exhausted causing the application to terminate. This issue has been resolved in Helm v3.17.3.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Helm	Helm	< 3.17.3

References

https://github.com/helm/helm/commit/d8ca55fc669645c10c0681d49723f4bb8c0b1ce7Patch
https://github.com/helm/helm/security/advisories/GHSA-4hfp-h4cw-hj8pThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-32386?

How severe is CVE-2025-32386?

CVE-2025-32386 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-32386?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST