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CVE-2025-9572: n authorization flaw in Foreman's GraphQL API allows low-privileged users to access metadata beyond their assi

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CVE-2025-9572 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting foreman, satellite, satellite capsule. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

n authorization flaw in Foreman's GraphQL API allows low-privileged users to access metadata beyond their assigned permissions. Unlike the REST API, which correctly enforces access controls, the GraphQL endpoint does not apply proper filtering, leading to an authorization bypass.

Why this priority

  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score5.0 (Medium)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-863
Published2026-02-27
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: redhat · theforeman

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

theforeman foreman UPGRADE
Affected: >= 1.22.0 and < 3.16.2
Fixed in: 3.16.2
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.22.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy foreman || rpm -q foreman || foreman --version
2. UPGRADE to 3.16.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade foreman
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade foreman
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 1.22.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison foreman sudo apt install foreman=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22.0> sudo apt-mark hold foreman
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list foreman sudo dnf downgrade foreman-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.22.0> sudo dnf versionlock add foreman
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.
redhat satellite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.15 · 6.16 · 6.17 · 6.18
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.15
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy satellite || rpm -q satellite || satellite --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison satellite sudo apt install satellite=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.15> sudo apt-mark hold satellite
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list satellite sudo dnf downgrade satellite-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.15> sudo dnf versionlock add satellite
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.
redhat satellite capsule DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.15 · 6.16 · 6.17 · 6.18
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.15
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy satellite-capsule || rpm -q satellite-capsule || satellite-capsule --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.15 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison satellite-capsule sudo apt install satellite-capsule=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.15> sudo apt-mark hold satellite-capsule
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list satellite-capsule sudo dnf downgrade satellite-capsule-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.15> sudo dnf versionlock add satellite-capsule
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.
redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE
Affected: 9.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 9.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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-2025-9572?

foreman: upgrade to 3.16.2; satellite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; satellite capsule: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-9572 being exploited?

CVE-2025-9572 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-2025-9572 affect?

CVE-2025-9572 affects foreman, satellite, satellite capsule. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). n authorization flaw in Foreman's GraphQL API allows low-privileged users to access metadata beyond their assigned permissions. Unlike the REST API, which correctly enforces access controls, the GraphQL endpoint does not apply proper filter

How urgent is CVE-2025-9572?

Priority 31/100. On your watchlist

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