CVE-2025-0750: cri-o · Path Traversal
Affects cri-oSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.6 Medium : upgrade to 1.33.1 when convenient.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:30 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 18% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 1.33.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 28 Jan 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade cri-o to 1.33.1.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| cri-o | Affected
| Fixed in
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GitHubcri-opkg:github/cri-oOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
In the absence of patches, restrict permissions to create and delete Pods to trusted administrators only, minimizing the attack surface. Implement strict Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies in Kubernetes to limit Pod lifecycle management capabilities. Monitor node logs and system mounts for unusual unmount operations or errors related to container logs. Employ runtime security tools that can detect abnormal filesystem operations or privilege escalations. Consider isolating critical nodes or workloads to reduce exposure. Regularly audit cluster permissions and review container runtime configurations to ensure adherence to least privilege principles. Additionally, maintain backups and recovery procedures for nodes to quickly restore service in case of denial of service incidents.
Description
A vulnerability was found in CRI-O. A path traversal issue in the log management functions (UnMountPodLogs and LinkContainerLogs) may allow an attacker with permissions to create and delete Pods to unmount arbitrary host paths, leading to node-level denial of service by unmounting critical system directories.