CVE-2026-25227
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CVE-2026-25227 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. authentik is an open-source identity provider. From 2021.3.1 to before 2025.8.6, 2025.10.4, and 2025.12.4, when using delegated permissions, a User that has the permission Can view * Property Mapping or Can view Expression Policy is able to execute arbitrary code within the authentik server container through the test endpoint, which is intended to preview how a property mapping/policy works. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
authentik is an open-source identity provider. From 2021.3.1 to before 2025.8.6, 2025.10.4, and 2025.12.4, when using delegated permissions, a User that has the permission Can view * Property Mapping or Can view Expression Policy is able to execute arbitrary code within the authentik server container through the test endpoint, which is intended to preview how a property mapping/policy works. authentik 2025.8.6, 2025.10.4, and 2025.12.4 fix this issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Goauthentik | Authentik | >= 2021.3.1, < 2025.8.6 |
| Goauthentik | Authentik | >= 2025.10.0, < 2025.10.4 |
| Goauthentik | Authentik | >= 2025.12.0, < 2025.12.4 |
References
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/releases/tag/version%2F2025.10.4Product, Release Notes
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/releases/tag/version%2F2025.12.4Product, Release Notes
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/releases/tag/version%2F2025.8.6Product, Release Notes
- https://github.com/goauthentik/authentik/security/advisories/GHSA-qvxx-mfm6-626fMitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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