Auth bypass in The Foreman

CVE-2025-9572

n authorization flaw in Foreman's GraphQL API allows low-privileged users to access metadata beyond their assigned permissions. Unlike the REST API, which correctly enforces access controls, the GraphQL endpoint does not apply proper filtering, leading to an authorization bypass.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.003 (27.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.0 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-9572?
CVE-2025-9572 is a medium-severity vulnerability in The Foreman, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 5.0/10. Published 2026-02-27.
How severe is CVE-2025-9572?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.0 out of 10.