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CVE-2025-8868

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 22.83%

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CVE-2025-8868 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker can gain access to Chef Automate restricted functionality in the compliance service via improperly neutralized inputs used in an SQL command using a well-known token.. EPSS estimates a 22.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker can gain access to Chef Automate restricted functionality in the compliance service via improperly neutralized inputs used in an SQL command using a well-known token.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
22.83%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ChefAutomate< 4.13.295
ChefAutomate>= 20180319150121, <= 20220329091442

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-8868?
In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker can gain access to Chef Automate restricted functionality in the compliance service via improperly neutralized inputs used in an SQL command using a well-known token.
How severe is CVE-2025-8868?
CVE-2025-8868 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 22.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-8868?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST