Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/github.com/neuvector/scanner

PACKAGE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-3c9m-gq32-g4jx
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-67860 is a LOW (CVSS 3.8) neuvector scanner insecurely handles passwords vulnerability (CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials) affecting Github.com/neuvector/scanner libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves neuvector scanner insecurely handles passwords as command arguments. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 4.072.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:golang/github.com/neuvector/scanner

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/github.com/neuvector/scanner. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-3c9m-gq32-g4jx CVE-2025-67860 LOW NeuVector scanner insecurely handles passwords as command arguments

CVE-2025-67860 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-67860
GHSA Identifier GHSA-3c9m-gq32-g4jx
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.8
CWE Classification CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affected Product Github.com/neuvector/scanner
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.8

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-67860

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/neuvector/scanner 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/scanner fixed: 4.072
Upgrade github.com/neuvector/scanner to 4.072
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/scanner

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-67860, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/neuvector/scanner:

inspect dependencies for github.com/neuvector/scanner

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/neuvector/scanner in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 4.072), 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-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials, where the product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval. In Github.com/neuvector/scanner, 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 A vulnerability has been identified in the NeuVector scanner where the scanner process accepts registry and controller credentials as command-line arguments, potentially exposing sensitive credentials to local users. This may allow unauthorized access to registries or the NeuVector controller, potentially enabling image manipulation, information disclosure, or further lateral movement within the environment. **Important:** - For the exposure of credentials not related to Rancher NeuVector, the final impact severity for confidentiality, integrity and availability is dependent on the permissions the leaked credentials have on their services. - It is recommended to review for potentially leaked credentials in this scenario and to change them if deemed necessary. Please consult the associated [MITRE ATT&CK – Technique – Credential Access and Unsecured Credentials](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1552/) for further information about this category of attack. ### Patches Patched versions include release `v4.072` and above. Starting from version `v4.072`, the scanner monitor process does not pass credentials to the scanner anymore. Instead, scanner process gets credentials information from environment variables, preventing them from being exposed through `/proc/*/cmdline`. ### Workarounds There is no workaround for this issue. Users are recommended to upgrade, as soon as possible, to a version of NeuVector scanner that contains the fix. ### 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-2025-67860 Affected Github.com/neuvector/scanner Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
4.072
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/neuvector/scanner
Go
≥ 4.0
< 4.072
4.072

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-67860?
CVE-2025-67860 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/neuvector/scanner involving NeuVector scanner insecurely handles passwords as command arguments under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials.
Which Github.com/neuvector/scanner versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 4.072 across affected packages: github.com/neuvector/scanner.
What version fixes CVE-2025-67860?
Upgrading to 4.072 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/neuvector/scanner affected?
Yes, github.com/neuvector/scanner is affected in releases prior to 4.072. Upgrade your dependency to 4.072 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-67860?
CVE-2025-67860 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.8 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-67860?
CVE-2025-67860 is classified under CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials (The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2025-67860?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/neuvector/scanner'. 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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