CVE-2025-62878

Name: CVE-2025-62878
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-25T11:16:01.747+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-62878 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A malicious user can manipulate the parameters.pathPattern to create PersistentVolumes in arbitrary locations on the host node, potentially overwriting sensitive files or gaining access to unintended directories.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A malicious user can manipulate the parameters.pathPattern to create PersistentVolumes in arbitrary locations on the host node, potentially overwriting sensitive files or gaining access to unintended directories.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-23

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 25, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-62878?

How severe is CVE-2025-62878?

CVE-2025-62878 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62878?

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Source: NVD / NIST