Improper Input Validation Leading to Unauthorized Administrator Access in MAAS

CVE-2025-7044

What is CVE-2025-7044?

An improper input validation vulnerability exists in the user websocket handler of MAAS. Authenticated, unprivileged attackers can intercept a user.update websocket request and manipulate the 'is_superuser' property to assume administrative privileges. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass normal access controls, resulting in unauthorized administrative access and complete control over the MAAS deployment.

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