Zabbix up to 7.0.13/7.2.7 API hostprototype.get information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Zabbix up to 7.0.13/7.2.7. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is the function hostprototype.get of the component API. Performing a manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-27238. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Zabbix up to 7.0.13/7.2.7. This affects the function hostprototype.get of the component API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Due to a bug in Zabbix API, the hostprototype.get method lists all host prototypes to users that do not have any user groups assigned to them.

The advisory is shared at support.zabbix.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-27238 since 02/20/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. Access to the local network is required for this attack. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 264706 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-27238), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (264706) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2042). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Zabbix Zabbix

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.5

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 264706
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-27238

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/20/2025 CVE reserved
09/12/2025 +203 days Advisory disclosed
09/12/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/08/2025 +26 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: support.zabbix.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-27238 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-27238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-323769
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2042 - Zabbix: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 09/12/2025 14:36
Updated: 10/08/2025 23:23
Changes: 09/12/2025 14:36 (66), 09/12/2025 15:13 (7), 09/14/2025 23:53 (2), 10/08/2025 23:23 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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