PatchTheCVEchef vulnerabilities
Recent CVEs affecting chef products. 2 tracked.
chef has 2 tracked vulnerabilities, 1 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 2. Most recent: 2025-09-29. Highest priority: CVE-2025-8868 (score 72/100).
- CVE-2025-8868 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker ca
- CVE-2025-6724 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker ca
FAQ
How do I fix chef vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is chef being exploited right now?
None of the tracked chef CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which chef CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2025-8868 currently ranks highest (72/100): In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker ca.