CVE-2025-4374: Quay: incorrect privilege assignment

Published May 6, 2025
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Updated

A flaw was found in Quay. When an organization acts as a proxy cache, and a user or robot pulls an image that hasn't been mirrored yet, they are granted "Admin" permissions on the newly created repository.

Other sources

When an organization is used as a proxy cache and a user (or robot) pulls an image that hasn't been mirrored yet, they are granted the "Admin" permission on the newly created repository. Proxy cache feature needs to be enabled. Version affected: <= 3.14.0

Red Hat

Affected Software

2 affected components
Red Hat Quay<=3.14.0
redhat Quay<=3.14.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Enable Quay’s proxy cache feature so organizations acting as a proxy cache are handled correctly.

    Quay proxy cache Proxy cache feature needs to be enabled = enabled

Event History

May 6, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:49 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4374?

CVE-2025-4374 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of unauthorized Admin access in Red Hat Quay.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-4374?

To fix CVE-2025-4374, upgrade Red Hat Quay to version 3.14.1 or a later version where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-4374?

CVE-2025-4374 affects organizations using Red Hat Quay as a proxy cache prior to version 3.14.1.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2025-4374?

The implications of CVE-2025-4374 include potential unauthorized access and control over newly created repositories by users or robots.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-4374?

A recommended workaround for CVE-2025-4374 is to restrict access to the Quay proxy cache until an upgrade can be performed.

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