CVE-2025-8868: In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker ca

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-8868?

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

Q: Is CVE-2025-8868 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8868 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-8868 affect?

CVE-2025-8868 affects automate. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 the compliance service via improperly neutralized inputs used in an S

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-8868?

Priority 72/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-8868 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) 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 the compliance service via improperly neutralized inputs used in an SQL command using a well-known token.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	25.9% (top 2%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89, CWE-200
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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · wordpress · FIXED · 7.1.4-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-907394725e · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-907394725e

Fedora ELN · rhc · FIXED · 0.3.15-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-1cd9f35750 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-1cd9f35750

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: Chef Automate < 4.13.295 — SQL Injection

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-2025-8868?

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

Is CVE-2025-8868 being exploited?

CVE-2025-8868 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-2025-8868 affect?

CVE-2025-8868 affects automate. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 the compliance service via improperly neutralized inputs used in an S

How urgent is CVE-2025-8868?

Priority 72/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 2%: very likely to be exploited; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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