Improper Privilege Management in WSO2 API Manager

CVE-2025-9152

What is CVE-2025-9152?

CVE-2025-9152 is a significant vulnerability found in the WSO2 API Manager, a widely used platform that enables organizations to expose, manage, and secure APIs. The vulnerability stems from improper privilege management due to inadequate authentication and authorization checks in the keymanager-operations Dynamic Client Registration (DCR) endpoint. As a result, a malicious user could exploit this flaw to obtain elevated access tokens, which can lead to unauthorized administrative capabilities within the system. This can severely compromise the integrity and security of the API management ecosystem, allowing attackers to carry out unauthorized operations that directly impact the organization’s data governance and operational stability.

Potential impact of CVE-2025-9152

1. Unauthorized Administrative Access: The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain administrative access, which can lead to a complete takeover of the API management functionalities. This means sensitive data can be manipulated or exfiltrated without detection.

2. Data Breach Risks: With elevated privileges, attackers can access confidential resources or sensitive user data, posing a significant risk to organizations’ compliance with data protection regulations and exposing them to legal liabilities.

3. System Integrity Compromise: The ability to perform unauthorized operations on the API Manager can undermine the integrity of APIs, potentially introducing malicious code or altering existing functionality, which can disrupt services and damage the organization’s reputation.

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