CVE-2025-9708
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Publication date: 2025-09-16

Last updated on: 2025-11-04

Assigner: Kubernetes

Description
A vulnerability exists in the Kubernetes C# client where the certificate validation logic accepts properly constructed certificates from any Certificate Authority (CA) without properly verifying the trust chain. This flaw allows a malicious actor to present a forged certificate and potentially intercept or manipulate communication with the Kubernetes API server, leading to possible man-in-the-middle attacks and API impersonation.
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Published
2025-09-16
Last Modified
2025-11-04
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-09-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-9708
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kubernetes c%23_client 17.0.14
kubernetes c%23_client *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-295 The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in the Kubernetes C# client involves improper certificate validation. The client accepts certificates from any Certificate Authority without properly verifying the trust chain, allowing attackers to use forged certificates to intercept or manipulate communication with the Kubernetes API server, potentially enabling man-in-the-middle attacks and API impersonation.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow a malicious actor to intercept or manipulate communication with the Kubernetes API server, leading to man-in-the-middle attacks and impersonation of the API. This can compromise the integrity and confidentiality of data and operations within the Kubernetes environment.

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