Missing Authorization Vulnerability in LitmusChaos Litmus by Chaos Engineering
CVE-2025-8796

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Litmuschaos

Status
Litmus
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-8796?

A concerning vulnerability has been identified in LitmusChaos Litmus versions up to 3.19.0, specifically in the /auth/delete_project/ file associated with the Delete Request Handler component. This issue arises due to insufficient authorization checks when manipulating the projectID argument, allowing unauthorized deletion of projects. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, posing significant risks as it has been publicly disclosed. Despite being contacted regarding this issue, the vendor has not provided a response.

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-2025-8796 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.319324
vdb-entrytechnical-description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319324
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.625989
third-party-advisory

CVSS V4

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
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-2025-8796 : Missing Authorization Vulnerability in LitmusChaos Litmus by Chaos Engineering