CVE-2025-9973
Authorization Bypass via Adaptive Authentication in WSO2 Identity Server Allows Cross-Organization Account Takeover
Description
Due to not validating the organization context when executing adaptive authentication flows, the WSO2 Identity Server allows adaptive authentication logic to be triggered on unintended organizations. A malicious actor with privileges to configure adaptive authentication within one organization can leverage this functionality to execute authentication logic on other organizations and sub-organizations. This flaw allows bypassing authorization boundaries between organizations, leading to unauthorized access to critical operations and user accounts in other organizations. When adaptive authentication is enabled in a multi-organization deployment, a malicious actor with privileges to configure adaptive authentication in one organization could exploit this feature to perform critical operations in other organizations without authorization. This may result in privilege escalation, unauthorized access to resources, and potential account takeover across organizations.
INFO
Published Date :
May 11, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 11, 2026, 12:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
ed10eef1-636d-4fbe-9993-6890dfa878f8
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-9973
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | ed10eef1-636d-4fbe-9993-6890dfa878f8 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Apply WSO2 Identity Server updates.
- Validate organization context in adaptive authentication.
- Restrict adaptive authentication configuration privileges.
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-2025-9973.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2026/WSO2-2025-4530/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-9973
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New CVE Received by ed10eef1-636d-4fbe-9993-6890dfa878f8
May. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Due to not validating the organization context when executing adaptive authentication flows, the WSO2 Identity Server allows adaptive authentication logic to be triggered on unintended organizations. A malicious actor with privileges to configure adaptive authentication within one organization can leverage this functionality to execute authentication logic on other organizations and sub-organizations. This flaw allows bypassing authorization boundaries between organizations, leading to unauthorized access to critical operations and user accounts in other organizations. When adaptive authentication is enabled in a multi-organization deployment, a malicious actor with privileges to configure adaptive authentication in one organization could exploit this feature to perform critical operations in other organizations without authorization. This may result in privilege escalation, unauthorized access to resources, and potential account takeover across organizations. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L Added Reference https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2026/WSO2-2025-4530/