CVE record
CVE-2025-55198
Helm May Panic Due To Incorrect YAML Content
Helm is a package manager for Charts for Kubernetes. Prior to version 3.18.5, when parsing Chart.yaml and index.yaml files, an improper validation of type error can lead to a panic. This issue has been resolved in Helm 3.18.5. A workaround involves ensuring YAML files are formatted as Helm expects prior to processing them with Helm.
CVE evidence
Known exploitation
Not listed in fetched KEV catalog
Absence from the fetched catalog does not establish that exploitation has not occurred.
Severity
moderate
CVSS 6.5 · CVSS_V3
Affected packages
2
Supported package records returned by OSV. Vendor and product names are not used to infer matches.
OSV package mapping
Affected open-source packages
| Package | Ecosystem | Fixed versions |
|---|---|---|
| helm.sh/helm/v3 | go | 3.18.5 |
| helm.sh/helm | go | Not specified |