#VU118193 Link following in Kubevirt - CVE-2025-64437
Published: November 7, 2025 / Updated: November 7, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU118193
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-64437
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Kubevirt
Kubevirt
Software vendor:
Kubevirt
Kubevirt
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an insecure link following issue when determining the root mount of a virt-launcher pod. A local administrator can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and overwrite it with privileges of the application.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.