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CVE-2025-8868

Chef Automate SQL injection

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 24.3%
  1. Published29 Sept 2025

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Chef Automate≥ 20180319150121 ≤ 20220329091442 · < 4.13.295

Remediation

Fixed in
Chef Automate≥ 4.13.295

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-8868 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-8868 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 24.3%.

How severe is CVE-2025-8868?

CVE-2025-8868 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 24.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-8868?

Affected products include Chef Automate.

How do I fix CVE-2025-8868?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Chef Automate 4.13.295 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.