CVE-2025-14779 WSO2 CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users with delete permissions for the Secret Type Management REST API should verify their configurations to ensure proper access controls are in place. This includes reviewing the current state of secret types and their associated permissions, as well as monitoring for unusual activity related to secret type deletions. Additionally, security teams and operators managing affected deployments should be aware of the potential impact and take steps to mitigate the vulnerability. Platform administrators and vulnerability management teams should also review the CVE record and assess their exposure to this vulnerability. Those responsible for change management and incident response should be prepared to address potential configuration failures and service interruptions. Users with administrative access to Secret Type Management REST API should prioritize verification and mitigation efforts. Security teams should monitor for compensating controls and ensure proper defensive measures are in place. Asset inventory managers should verify affected assets and prioritize remediation efforts accordingly. Those responsible for rollback and change windows should plan accordingly to minimize potential downtime. Source tracking and monitoring should be implemented to detect potential exploitation attempts. Overall, a coordinated effort across IT and security teams is necessary to address this vulnerability effectively and minimize potential impact on operations and security posture. This may involve collaboration with vendors and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive mitigation and remediation strategies are implemented across the organization. The scope of affected systems and potential impact should be carefully assessed to prioritize and focus mitigation efforts effectively. This includes reviewing current configurations, assessing exposure, and implementing compensating controls where necessary to minimize risk until official patches or mitigations are available. By taking a proactive and coordinated approach, organizations can reduce the risk associated with this vulnerability and protect their assets from potential exploitation. It is essential to act

Technical summary

The Secret Type Management REST API does not correctly isolate access controls when deleting a secret type. The on-delete cascade logic fails to enforce organizational boundaries, leading to the removal of secrets associated with that type across all organizations. Exploitation requires delete permissions for the Secret Type Management REST API, which are by default only granted to administrators.

Defensive priority

Administrators should verify their Secret Type Management REST API configurations to ensure proper access controls are in place.

Recommended defensive actions

• Verify and enforce organizational boundaries in Secret Type Management REST API configurations.
• Restrict delete permissions for the Secret Type Management REST API to administrators only.
• Monitor for unusual activity related to secret type deletions.
• Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
• Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
• Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
• Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record indicates that the Secret Type Management REST API does not correctly isolate access controls when deleting a secret type, potentially leading to unintended deletion of secrets across the entire deployment. This issue requires delete permissions for the Secret Type Management REST API, which are by default only granted to administrators. To verify, defenders should review the official CVE record and assess their configurations for proper access controls. Evidence is limited to the CVE record and NVD entry, which may not cover all affected deployments or configurations.

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