HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-25227
CRITICAL

CVE-2026-25227

CWE-94Published: February 12, 2026· Updated: Feb 13, 2026

9.1
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:13.3th

Official Description

authentik is an open-source identity provider. From 2021.3.1 to before 2025.8.6, 2025.10.4, and 2025.12.4, when using delegated permissions, a User that has the permission Can view * Property Mapping or Can view Expression Policy is able to execute arbitrary code within the authentik server container through the test endpoint, which is intended to preview how a property mapping/policy works. authentik 2025.8.6, 2025.10.4, and 2025.12.4 fix this issue.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-25227 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (5)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-25227
CVSS Score9.1 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-94
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
PublishedFeb 12, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-94)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-25227 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.