Progress Hybrid Data Pipeline prior 4.6.2.2978 on Linux Header X-Forwarded-For improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Progress Hybrid Data Pipeline on Linux and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Header Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument X-Forwarded-For can lead to improper authorization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-6504. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Progress Hybrid Data Pipeline on Linux and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Header Handler. The manipulation of the argument X-Forwarded-For with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In HDP Server versions below 4.6.2.2978 on Linux, unauthorized access could occur via IP spoofing using the X-Forwarded-For header.  Since XFF is a client-controlled header, it could be spoofed, allowing unauthorized access if the spoofed IP matched a whitelisted range. This vulnerability could be exploited to bypass IP restrictions, though valid user credentials would still be required for resource access.

The advisory is shared for download at community.progress.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-6504 since 06/23/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1548.002.

Upgrading to version 4.6.2.2978 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Remote: Yes

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Upgrade: Hybrid Data Pipeline 4.6.2.2978

Timelineinfo

06/23/2025 CVE reserved
07/29/2025 +36 days Advisory disclosed
07/29/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/03/2025 +65 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: community.progress.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-6504 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-6504
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-318028

Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2025 17:52
Updated: 10/03/2025 01:54
Changes: 07/29/2025 17:52 (65), 10/03/2025 01:54 (1)
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