Privilege escalation in Wso2 Identity Application Management Component

CVE-2025-11229

The system fails to properly enforce scope authorization when the `authorize_all_scopes` configuration is enabled. This allows applications using the client credentials grant type to obtain all API scopes, including sensitive internal and console scopes, without requiring explicit authorization, bypassing intended access controls. Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to privilege escalation, enabling unprivileged clients to perform unauthorized administrative actions, access confidential organizational data, and potentially achieve full account takeover in deployments where the `authorize_all_scopes` configuration deviates from its default disabled state.

Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation

Published .

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

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Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-11229?
CVE-2025-11229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wso2 Identity Application Management Component, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2026-11-04.
How severe is CVE-2025-11229?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.