CVE-2025-9152: Improper Privilege Management in Multiple WSO2 API Manager via keymanager-operations DCR Endpoint

Published Oct 16, 2025
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Updated

An improper privilege management vulnerability exists in WSO2 API Manager due to missing authentication and authorization checks in the keymanager-operations Dynamic Client Registration (DCR) endpoint.

A malicious user can exploit this flaw to generate access tokens with elevated privileges, potentially leading to administrative access and the ability to perform unauthorized operations.

Affected Software

10 affected components
WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 Api Control Plane=4.5.0
WSO2 API Manager=3.2.0
WSO2 API Manager=3.2.1
WSO2 API Manager=4.0.0
WSO2 API Manager=4.1.0
WSO2 API Manager=4.2.0
WSO2 API Manager=4.3.0
WSO2 API Manager=4.4.0
WSO2 API Manager=4.5.0

Remediation

Information

Follow the instructions given on https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2025/WSO2-2025-4483/#solution https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2025/WSO2-2025-4483/#solution

Event History

Oct 16, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 27, 57989
Event
via FIRST·11:03 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9152?

CVE-2025-9152 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized users to obtain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-9152?

To mitigate CVE-2025-9152, ensure that proper authentication and authorization checks are implemented for the keymanager-operations Dynamic Client Registration (DCR) endpoint.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-9152?

CVE-2025-9152 affects WSO2 API Manager due to insufficient privilege management.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-9152?

CVE-2025-9152 is an improper privilege management vulnerability that allows unauthorized token generation.

5

Can CVE-2025-9152 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-9152 can potentially be exploited remotely by a malicious actor to gain elevated access.

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