CVE-2026-25227

Name: CVE-2026-25227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-12T20:16:10.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

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/commit/c691afaef164cf73c10a26a944ef2f11dbb1ac80Patch
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: Feb 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-25227?

How severe is CVE-2026-25227?

CVE-2026-25227 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-25227?

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