CVE-2025-6724: In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker ca

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HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-6724 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting automate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker can gain access to Chef Automate restricted functionality in multiple services via improperly neutralized inputs used in an SQL command.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2025-09-29
Last modified	2026-10-09

Publisher (CNA): Progress Software Corporation · Vendor: chef

Last updated 2026-10-09 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-29 12:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-09 09:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

chef automate UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.13.295 · >= 20180319150121 and <= 20220329091442

Fixed in: 4.13.295

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20180319150121

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy automate || rpm -q automate || automate --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.13.295 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade automate

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade automate

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 20180319150121 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison automate sudo apt install automate=<VERSION_BEFORE_20180319150121> sudo apt-mark hold automate

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list automate sudo dnf downgrade automate-<VERSION_BEFORE_20180319150121> sudo dnf versionlock add automate

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-6724?

automate: upgrade to 4.13.295. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-6724 being exploited?

CVE-2025-6724 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-6724 affect?

CVE-2025-6724 affects automate. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker can gain access to Chef Automate restricted functionality in multiple services via improperly neutralized inputs used in an SQL comm

How urgent is CVE-2025-6724?

Priority 44/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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