Chaos Mesh, a popular open-source chaos engineering platform for Kubernetes, has been found to contain critical GraphQL vulnerabilities that could allow remote attackers to compromise Kubernetes clusters. These security flaws expose sensitive cluster information and potentially enable unauthorized access and control over the infrastructure. The vulnerabilities stem from improper validation and authentication in the GraphQL API endpoints, which attackers can exploit to execute arbitrary queries and commands. This discovery highlights the importance of securing chaos engineering tools and Kubernetes environments against emerging threats. Users of Chaos Mesh are strongly advised to update to the latest patched versions and implement robust security measures to mitigate risks. This article delves into the technical details of the flaws, their impact on Kubernetes security, and best practices for safeguarding cloud-native applications against such attacks.
This Cyber News was published on thehackernews.com. Publication date: Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:14:03 +0000