CVE-2024-6914: wso2 api_manager Incorrect Authorization

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-6914 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in wso2 api_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54.3% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 22-05-2025
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 27-08-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

An incorrect authorization vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to a business logic flaw in the account recovery-related SOAP admin service. A malicious actor can exploit this vulnerability to reset the password of any user account, leading to a complete account takeover, including accounts with elevated privileges. This vulnerability is exploitable only through the account recovery SOAP admin services exposed via the "/services" context path in affected products. The impact may be reduced if access to these endpoints has been restricted based on the "Security Guidelines for Production Deployment" by disabling exposure to untrusted networks.

• CWE-863Incorrect AuthorizationThe product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.