CVE-2025-54467: Github.com/neuvector/neuvector NeuVector Process With Sensitive Arguments Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w54x-xfxg-4gxq
CVSS 5.3
CWE-549 CWE-522
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-54467 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) neuvector process with sensitive arguments vulnerability (CWE-549: Missing Password Field Masking) affecting Github.com/neuvector/neuvector libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves neuvector process with sensitive arguments lead to leakage. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031.

CVE-2025-54467 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-54467
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w54x-xfxg-4gxq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-549: Missing Password Field Masking
Affected Product Github.com/neuvector/neuvector
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-54467

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/neuvector/neuvector dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

github.com/neuvector/neuvector fixed: 0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031
Upgrade github.com/neuvector/neuvector to 0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

inspect dependencies for github.com/neuvector/neuvector

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-54467, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/neuvector/neuvector:

inspect dependencies for github.com/neuvector/neuvector

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/neuvector/neuvector in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-549: Missing Password Field Masking, where the product does not mask passwords during entry, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture passwords. In Github.com/neuvector/neuvector, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

### Impact When a Java command with password parameters is executed and terminated by NeuVector for Process rule violation. For example, ``` java -cp /app ... Djavax.net.ssl.trustStorePassword=<Password> ``` The command with the password appears in the NeuVector security event. To prevent this, NeuVector uses the following default regular expression to detect and redact sensitive data from process commands: ``` (?i)(password|passwd|token) ``` Also, you can define custom patterns to redact by creating a Kubernetes ConfigMap. For example: ``` kubectl create configmap neuvector-custom-rules --from-file=secret-patterns.yaml -n neuvector ``` Sample `secret-patterns.yaml` content: ``` Pattern_list: - (?i)(pawd|pword) - (?i)(secret) ``` NeuVector uses the default and custom regex to decide whether the process command in a security event should be redacted. **Note:** If numerous regular expression (regex) patterns are configured in the Kubernetes ConfigMap for extended coverage of sensitive data matching, it can significantly impact performance of NeuVector enforcer, particularly in scenarios involving large inputs or frequent execution. The primary factor contributing to performance issues in regex is backtracking, where the regex engine attempts various matching paths when a pattern doesn't immediately find a match. ### Patches This issue is fixed in NeuVector version **5.4.6** and later. ### Workarounds There is no workaround. Upgrade to a patched version of NeuVector as soon as possible. ### References If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: - Reach out to the [SUSE Rancher Security team](https://github.com/rancher/rancher/security/policy) for security related inquiries. - Open an issue in the [NeuVector](https://github.com/neuvector/neuvector/issues/new/choose) repository. - Verify with our [support matrix](https://www.suse.com/suse-neuvector/support-matrix/all-supported-versions/neuvector-v-all-versions/) and [product support lifecycle](https://www.suse.com/lifecycle/#suse-security).

CVE-2025-54467 Affected Github.com/neuvector/neuvector Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/neuvector/neuvector
Go
< 0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031
0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54467?
CVE-2025-54467 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/neuvector/neuvector involving NeuVector process with sensitive arguments lead to leakage under CWE-549: Missing Password Field Masking.
Which Github.com/neuvector/neuvector versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031 across affected packages: github.com/neuvector/neuvector.
What version fixes CVE-2025-54467?
Upgrading to 0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/neuvector/neuvector affected?
Yes, github.com/neuvector/neuvector is affected in releases prior to 0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.0-20250902144615-f9ddbdf42031 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-54467?
CVE-2025-54467 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-54467?
CVE-2025-54467 is classified under CWE-549: Missing Password Field Masking (The product does not mask passwords during entry, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture passwords.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2025-54467?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/neuvector/neuvector'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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