CVE-2025-6032
HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2025-6032 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Podman. The podman machine init command fails to verify the TLS certificate when downloading the VM images from an OCI registry. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in Podman. The podman machine init command fails to verify the TLS certificate when downloading the VM images from an OCI registry. This issue results in a Man In The Middle attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-6032?
A flaw was found in Podman. The podman machine init command fails to verify the TLS certificate when downloading the VM images from an OCI registry. This issue results in a Man In The Middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2025-6032?
CVE-2025-6032 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6032?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2025-6032?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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