SQL Injection Vulnerability in Chef Automate by Chef Software
CVE-2025-8868

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Progress Software
Status
Chef Automate
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 September 2025

What is CVE-2025-8868?

In Chef Automate, versions prior to 4.13.295, an authenticated attacker can exploit a SQL injection vulnerability in the compliance service. This allows unauthorized access to restricted functions through improperly sanitized inputs in SQL commands, leveraging well-known tokens. Organizations using vulnerable versions should prioritize updating to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Chef Automate Linux 0 < 4.13.295

References

https://docs.chef.io/release_notes_automate/#4.13.295

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

This vulnerability was discovered by XBOW.
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CVE-2025-8868 : SQL Injection Vulnerability in Chef Automate by Chef Software