CVE-2025-8325: Improper Access Control via Gateway API in Multiple WSO2 Products Allows Unauthorized Operations

Published May 11, 2026
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Updated

The software fails to enforce role-based access controls for certain Gateway API invocations. Users with the 'Internal/Everyone' role can invoke these APIs, bypassing intended permission checks. This same vulnerability also affects Internal Service APIs, potentially exposing them in WSO2 APIM 3.x versions.

A malicious actor with a valid user account on a vulnerable deployment can perform sensitive operations against the Gateway REST API regardless of their actual roles or privileges. This could lead to unintended behavior or misuse, particularly in production environments.

Affected Software

12 affected components
WSO2 WSO2 API Manager>=3.0.0<4.0.0
WSO2 Api Control Plane>=4.5.0<4.5.0.18
WSO2 API Manager>=3.2.0<3.2.0.435
WSO2 API Manager>=3.2.1<3.2.1.55
WSO2 API Manager>=4.0.0<4.0.0.355
WSO2 API Manager>=4.1.0<4.1.0.219
WSO2 API Manager>=4.2.0<4.2.0.157
WSO2 API Manager>=4.3.0<4.3.0.70
WSO2 API Manager>=4.4.0<4.4.0.33
WSO2 API Manager>=4.5.0<4.5.0.17
WSO2 Traffic Manager>=4.5.0<4.5.0.17
WSO2 Universal Gateway>=4.5.0<4.5.0.17

Remediation

Information

Follow the instructions given on https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2026/WSO2-2025-4401/#solution

Event History

May 11, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:37 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-8325?

The severity of CVE-2025-8325 is categorized as a high-risk vulnerability due to improper access control, allowing unauthorized operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-8325?

To fix CVE-2025-8325, update to the latest version of WSO2 API Manager that addresses the role-based access control issues.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-8325?

CVE-2025-8325 affects WSO2 API Manager versions 3.0.0 to 4.0.0.

4

What kind of attacks can be executed due to CVE-2025-8325?

Due to CVE-2025-8325, attackers can perform unauthorized operations through Gateway API invocations without proper role validation.

5

Who is at risk from CVE-2025-8325?

Users with the 'Internal/Everyone' role in affected WSO2 products are at risk of inadvertently invoking restricted APIs due to CVE-2025-8325.

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