CVE-2025-8868
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chef | Automate | < 4.13.295 |
| Chef | Automate | >= 20180319150121, <= 20220329091442 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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