CVE-2025-9973: Due to not validating the organization context when executing adaptive authentication flows, the WSO2 Identity

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-9973 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting identity server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Due to not validating the organization context when executing adaptive authentication flows, the WSO2 Identity Server allows adaptive authentication logic to be triggered on unintended organizations. A malicious actor with privileges to configure adaptive authentication within one organization can leverage this functionality to execute authentication logic on other organizations and sub-organizations. This flaw allows bypassing authorization bou

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284, CWE-863
Published	2026-05-11
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): WSO2 LLC · Vendor: wso2

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-11 12:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wso2 identity server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 7.1.0 and < 7.1.0.26

Fixed in: 7.1.0.26

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy identity-server || rpm -q identity-server || identity-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.1.0.26 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade identity-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade identity-server

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 7.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison identity-server sudo apt install identity-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold identity-server

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

dnf --showduplicates list identity-server sudo dnf downgrade identity-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add identity-server

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-2025-9973?

identity server: upgrade to 7.1.0.26. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-9973 being exploited?

CVE-2025-9973 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-2025-9973 affect?

CVE-2025-9973 affects identity server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Due to not validating the organization context when executing adaptive authentication flows, the WSO2 Identity Server allows adaptive authentication logic to be triggered on unintended organizations. A malicious actor with privileges to con

How urgent is CVE-2025-9973?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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