WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager SOAP Admin Service/System REST API access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager, Identity Server, Open Banking KM, Open Banking IAM, Open Banking AM, API Manager, Identity Server Analytics, API Manager Analytics, Enterprise Integrator, Enterprise Service Bus Analytics, Data Analytics Server, Enterprise Mobility Manager, Universal Gateway, API Control Plane, Traffic Manager, org.wso2.carbon.extension.identity.authenticator.outbound.totp:org.wso2.carbon.extension.identity.authenticator.totp.connector, org.wso2.carbon.apimgt:org.wso2.carbon.apimgt.rest.api.util, org.wso2.carbon:org.wso2.carbon.base, org.wso2.carbon.identity.framework:org.wso2.carbon.identity.application.mgt, org.wso2.carbon:org.wso2.carbon.server.admin and org.wso2.carbon.identity.workflow.user:org.wso2.carbon.user.mgt.workflow. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component SOAP Admin Service/System REST API. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-9804. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager, Identity Server, Open Banking KM, Open Banking IAM, Open Banking AM, API Manager, Identity Server Analytics, API Manager Analytics, Enterprise Integrator, Enterprise Service Bus Analytics, Data Analytics Server, Enterprise Mobility Manager, Universal Gateway, API Control Plane, Traffic Manager, org.wso2.carbon.extension.identity.authenticator.outbound.totp:org.wso2.carbon.extension.identity.authenticator.totp.connector, org.wso2.carbon.apimgt:org.wso2.carbon.apimgt.rest.api.util, org.wso2.carbon:org.wso2.carbon.base, org.wso2.carbon.identity.framework:org.wso2.carbon.identity.application.mgt, org.wso2.carbon:org.wso2.carbon.server.admin and org.wso2.carbon.identity.workflow.user:org.wso2.carbon.user.mgt.workflow and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component SOAP Admin Service/System REST API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An improper access control vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to insufficient permission enforcement in certain internal SOAP Admin Services and System REST APIs. A low-privileged user may exploit this flaw to perform unauthorized operations, including accessing server-level information. This vulnerability affects only internal administrative interfaces. APIs exposed through the WSO2 API Manager's API Gateway remain unaffected.

The advisory is available at security.docs.wso2.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-9804 since 09/01/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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CNA Base Score: 9.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/01/2025 CVE reserved
10/16/2025 +45 days Advisory disclosed
10/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/21/2025 +36 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: security.docs.wso2.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-9804 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-9804
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-328802

Entryinfo

Created: 10/16/2025 16:08
Updated: 11/21/2025 22:53
Changes: 10/16/2025 16:08 (63), 10/16/2025 16:09 (2), 11/21/2025 22:53 (11)
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