CVE-2025-2515
Bluechi: privilege escalation in bluechi via unrestricted cross-node systemd dependencies
Description
A vulnerability was found in BlueChi, a multi-node systemd service controller used in RHIVOS. This flaw allows a user with root privileges on a managed node (qm) to create or override systemd service unit files that affect the host node. This issue can lead to privilege escalation, unauthorized service execution, and potential system compromise.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 24, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 24, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Limit root privileges on managed nodes.
- Review systemd unit file creation controls.
- Implement strict validation for unit files.
- Monitor for unauthorized service changes.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 24, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was found in BlueChi, a multi-node systemd service controller used in RHIVOS. This flaw allows a user with root privileges on a managed node (qm) to create or override systemd service unit files that affect the host node. This issue can lead to privilege escalation, unauthorized service execution, and potential system compromise. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-863 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-2515 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2353313 Added Reference https://github.com/eclipse-bluechi/bluechi/commit/fe0d28301ce2bd45f0b1d8a98a94efef799fbc73#diff-64140c83db42a8888f346a40de293b80f79ebf7d75ce4137b22567e360bce607 Added Reference https://github.com/eclipse-bluechi/bluechi/issues/1069 Added Reference https://github.com/eclipse-bluechi/bluechi/pull/1073