CVE-2025-8868NVD

Vulnerability Summary

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.

Severity Level

CRITICAL(9.8)

Published Date

Sep 29, 2025

Last Modified

Oct 9, 2026

PoC

Available(Nuclei)

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation yet

EPSS Score (30-Day)

24.32%Probability

Root Weakness (CWE)

CWE-89: SQL Injection ↗

Improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command, allowing attackers to modify queries.

CWE-200: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness ↗

Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.

CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 9.8 (CRITICAL)

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions

Chef Automate < 4.13.295
Chef Automate >= 20180319150121 and <= 20220329091442

Patched Versions

Chef Automate 4.13.295

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