CVE-2025-9572: redhat enterprise_linux Incorrect Authorization
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumModified
AliasesRHSA-2025:21886RHSA-2025:21893RHSA-2025:21894RHSA-2025:21897UBUNTU-CVE-2025-9572
Published 27-02-2026Last modified 24-03-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-9572 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in redhat enterprise_linux. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.36%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-02-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-03-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
n authorization flaw in Foreman's GraphQL API allows low-privileged users to access metadata beyond their assigned permissions. Unlike the REST API, which correctly enforces access controls, the GraphQL endpoint does not apply proper filtering, leading to an authorization bypass.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 4 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSources4 sources · 5.0–6.5
- CVE.orgCNA5.0MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
- OSV · Red hatEcosystem advisory · calculated5.0MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.36%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
29%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.35% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.36%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Redhat24 products
- enterprise_linux9.0
- satellite6.15 | 6.16 | 6.17 | 6.18
- satellite_capsule6.15 | 6.16 | 6.17 | 6.18
- foreman< 0:3.16.0.7-1.el9sat | < 0:3.14.0.11-1.el9sat | < 0:3.12.0.12-1.el8sat | < 0:3.12.0.12-1.el9sat | < 0:3.9.1.14-1.el8sat
- foreman-cli< 0:3.16.0.7-1.el9sat | < 0:3.14.0.11-1.el9sat | < 0:3.12.0.12-1.el8sat | < 0:3.12.0.12-1.el9sat | < 0:3.9.1.14-1.el8sat
The foreman1 product
- foreman≥ 1.22.0, < 3.16.2
Theforeman1 product
- foreman≥ 1.22.0, < 3.16.2
Ubuntu1 product
- ruby-foremanAll versions (No fix recorded)
4 vendors · 27 products
References
21 links- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:21886Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource REDHATAdvisoryThird Party Advisory
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:21893Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource REDHATAdvisoryThird Party Advisory
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:21894Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource REDHATAdvisoryThird Party Advisory
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:21897Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource REDHATAdvisoryThird Party Advisory
