CVE-2025-24977CWE-94

OpenCTI has remote code execution and sensitive secrets exposed through web hook

Critical · published May 5, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A user with `manage customizations` privileges can exploit OpenCTI, gaining root access and wreaking havoc! 🔥 Think of it as giving someone a key to the entire building just because they can change the decor. They can not only rearrange the furniture but also access all the confidential documents hidden away in the filing cabinets! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data or enabling further attacks on your infrastructure. The stakes are sky-high; imagine a malicious actor turning your trusted CTI platform into a launching pad for chaos!

Put simply

Think of it as giving someone a key to the entire building just because they can change the decor. They can not only rearrange the furniture but also access all the confidential documents hidden away in the filing cabinets! Prior to version 6.4.11, OpenCTI allowed users with `manage customizations` permissions to misuse web-hooks, granting them a root shell inside the hosting container. This oversight can lead to serious security breaches.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the server, potentially exposing sensitive data or enabling further attacks on your infrastructure. The stakes are sky-high; imagine a malicious actor turning your trusted CTI platform into a launching pad for chaos! Upgrade to OpenCTI version 6.4.11 immediately to close this critical vulnerability. It's also wise to review user permissions and audit your configurations to ensure that only trusted users have elevated privileges. You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability will help fortify your defenses and keep your cyber fortress strong. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00837 · 57.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2025-05-05T17:07Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 MAY 17:07Z
    OpenCTI has remote code execution and sensitive secrets exposed through web hook
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