MEDIUM CVSS 5.0
Published: 2025-06-24

CVE-2025-23260

nvidia aistore Security Advisory (CVE-2025-23260)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-23260 impacting nvidia aistore. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NVIDIA AIStore contains a vulnerability in the AIS Operator where a user may gain elevated k8s cluster access by using the ServiceAccount attached to the ClusterRole. A successful exploit of this vulnerability may lead to information disclosure.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product nvidia / aistore
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-266

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-23260 impacting nvidia aistore.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-23260.yaml
id: cve-2025-23260

info:
  name: nvidia aistore - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-23260 affecting nvidia aistore.
    Evaluation: NVIDIA AIStore contains a vulnerability in the AIS Operator where a user may gain elevated k8s cluster access by using the ServiceAccount attached to ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-23260
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2025-23260
    cwe-id: CWE-266
  tags: cve,cve-2025-23260,nvidia,aistore,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "aistore"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-23260.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-23260
# Target: nvidia aistore | CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-23260 (nvidia aistore)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against nvidia aistore scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-23260.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-23260
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install aistore 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade aistore 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update aistore

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i aistore 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i aistore

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-23260 in nvidia aistore?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update nvidia aistore packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-23260?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-23260?

CVE-2025-23260 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-23260
Weakness CWE-266
Vendor nvidia
Product aistore
Published 2025-06-24
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N