Edgelesssys Contrast is a confidential-computing runtime for Kubernetes. (CVE-2025-71423)
Edgelesssys Contrast is a confidential-computing runtime for Kubernetes. In versions 1.9.0 before 1.12.2, the initializer logs the full NewMeshCert response — which contains the workload secret — to standard output at INFO level. As a result, workload secrets are exposed to any Kubernetes user with get or list permission on pods/logs. Because workload secrets are used for encrypted storage and Vault integration, those must also be considered compromised. This is a regression of GHSA-h5f8-crrq-4pw8.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Edgelesssys Contrast, a confidential-computing runtime for Kubernetes, contains a vulnerability (CVE-2025-71423) in versions 1.9.0 before 1.12.2 where the initializer component logs the full NewMeshCert response, including workload secrets, to standard output at INFO level. Because Kubernetes users with get or list permissions on pods/logs can access these logs, the workload secrets are exposed. These secrets are critical as they protect encrypted storage and Vault integration, meaning their exposure compromises confidentiality. This issue is a regression of a prior vulnerability identified as GHSA-h5f8-crrq-4pw8.
Potential Impact
Workload secrets used for encrypted storage and Vault integration are exposed in logs accessible to any Kubernetes user with permissions to get or list pod logs. This exposure compromises the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data managed by Edgelesssys Contrast. There is no indication of availability impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Kubernetes permissions to limit access to pod logs only to trusted users. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches addressing this regression.
Edgelesssys Contrast is a confidential-computing runtime for Kubernetes. (CVE-2025-71423)
Description
Edgelesssys Contrast is a confidential-computing runtime for Kubernetes. In versions 1.9.0 before 1.12.2, the initializer logs the full NewMeshCert response — which contains the workload secret — to standard output at INFO level. As a result, workload secrets are exposed to any Kubernetes user with get or list permission on pods/logs. Because workload secrets are used for encrypted storage and Vault integration, those must also be considered compromised. This is a regression of GHSA-h5f8-crrq-4pw8.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.3high
Affected software
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
Edgelesssys Contrast, a confidential-computing runtime for Kubernetes, contains a vulnerability (CVE-2025-71423) in versions 1.9.0 before 1.12.2 where the initializer component logs the full NewMeshCert response, including workload secrets, to standard output at INFO level. Because Kubernetes users with get or list permissions on pods/logs can access these logs, the workload secrets are exposed. These secrets are critical as they protect encrypted storage and Vault integration, meaning their exposure compromises confidentiality. This issue is a regression of a prior vulnerability identified as GHSA-h5f8-crrq-4pw8.
Potential Impact
Workload secrets used for encrypted storage and Vault integration are exposed in logs accessible to any Kubernetes user with permissions to get or list pod logs. This exposure compromises the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data managed by Edgelesssys Contrast. There is no indication of availability impact. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict Kubernetes permissions to limit access to pod logs only to trusted users. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches addressing this regression.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-8rwq-r56x-hx8f
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-71423"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6ab89bc3f7a7c54106941edb
Added to database: 09/27/2026, 04:29:55 UTC
Last enriched: 09/27/2026, 04:37:11 UTC
Last updated: 09/28/2026, 01:57:44 UTC
Views: 5
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