CVE-2025-9804
Improper Access Control in Multiple WSO2 Products via Internal SOAP Admin Services and System REST APIs
Description
An improper access control vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to insufficient permission enforcement in certain internal SOAP Admin Services and System REST APIs. A low-privileged user may exploit this flaw to perform unauthorized operations, including accessing server-level information. This vulnerability affects only internal administrative interfaces. APIs exposed through the WSO2 API Manager's API Gateway remain unaffected.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2025, 3:28 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
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 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | ed10eef1-636d-4fbe-9993-6890dfa878f8 |
Solution
- Apply security patches for WSO2 products.
- Review and strengthen permission enforcement.
- Restrict access to internal admin services.
- Monitor API usage for anomalies.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-9804.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2025/WSO2-2025-4503/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-9804
weaknesses.
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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 access control vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to insufficient permission enforcement in certain internal SOAP Admin Services and System REST APIs. A low-privileged user may exploit this flaw to perform unauthorized operations, including accessing server-level information. This vulnerability affects only internal administrative interfaces. APIs exposed through the WSO2 API Manager's API Gateway remain unaffected. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added Reference https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2025/WSO2-2025-4503/