CVE-2025-7738

Name: CVE-2025-7738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-31T14:15:35.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-7738 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) where the Gateway API returns the client secret for certain GitHub Enterprise authenticators in clear text. This vulnerability affects administrators or auditors accessing authenticator configurations. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) where the Gateway API returns the client secret for certain GitHub Enterprise authenticators in clear text. This vulnerability affects administrators or auditors accessing authenticator configurations. While access is limited to privileged users, the clear text exposure of sensitive credentials increases the risk of accidental leaks or misuse.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-7738?

How severe is CVE-2025-7738?

CVE-2025-7738 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-7738?

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Source: NVD / NIST