CVE-2025-9152
Improper Privilege Management in Multiple WSO2 API Manager via keymanager-operations DCR Endpoint
Description
An improper privilege management vulnerability exists in WSO2 API Manager due to missing authentication and authorization checks in the keymanager-operations Dynamic Client Registration (DCR) endpoint. A malicious user can exploit this flaw to generate access tokens with elevated privileges, potentially leading to administrative access and the ability to perform unauthorized operations.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
ed10eef1-636d-4fbe-9993-6890dfa878f8
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | ed10eef1-636d-4fbe-9993-6890dfa878f8 |
Solution
- Apply necessary authentication and authorization controls.
- Restrict access to the DCR endpoint.
- Review and validate API access policies.
- Update API Manager to the latest secure version.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-9152.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2025/WSO2-2025-4483/ |
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New CVE Received by ed10eef1-636d-4fbe-9993-6890dfa878f8
Oct. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description An improper privilege management vulnerability exists in WSO2 API Manager due to missing authentication and authorization checks in the keymanager-operations Dynamic Client Registration (DCR) endpoint. A malicious user can exploit this flaw to generate access tokens with elevated privileges, potentially leading to administrative access and the ability to perform unauthorized operations. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added Reference https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2025/WSO2-2025-4483/