Incorrect default permissions in operator-sdk - CVE-2025-7195
Published: November 10, 2025 / Updated: January 19, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU118221
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-7195
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Operator Framework
Affected software:
operator-sdk
operator-sdk
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due the user_setup script set insecure permissions for the /etc/passwd file. A local user with ability to execute commands within an affected container can escalate privileges on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2025-7195
Install updates from vendor's website.