Vulnerability record

CVE-2025-8868

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What it is

Reported

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. Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.

NVD published: Sep 29, 2025 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What is affected

Reported

chef — automate. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.

NVD published: Sep 29, 2025 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Urgency and basis

Reported

Act · 457.1

Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Exploitation evidence

Reported

kev-listed · VulnCheck KEV

VulnCheck KEV added: Oct 16, 2025 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What to do

Reported

Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Source remediation ↗

Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Evidence detail

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