Improper Authorization in LitmusChaos Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2025-8791

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Litmuschaos

Status
Litmus
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-8791?

A vulnerability exists in LitmusChaos that allows for improper authorization through the manipulation of the 'role' argument in the /auth/list_projects file. While this issue impacts versions up to 3.19.0, it opens doors for remote attacks. Despite early disclosure to the vendor, no response was received, leaving users potentially exposed to exploitation. Security teams must investigate their environments for this weakness and take appropriate measures.

Affected Version(s)

Litmus 3.0

Litmus 3.1

Litmus 3.2

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-8791 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.319319
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319319
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.625949
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

maique (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-8791 : Improper Authorization in LitmusChaos Affects Multiple Versions