CVE-2025-9804: Improper Access Control in Multiple WSO2 Products via Internal SOAP Admin Services and System REST APIs

Published Oct 16, 2025

Updated

An improper access control vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to insufficient permission enforcement in certain internal SOAP Admin Services and System REST APIs. A low-privileged user may exploit this flaw to perform unauthorized operations, including accessing server-level information.

This vulnerability affects only internal administrative interfaces. APIs exposed through the WSO2 API Manager's API Gateway remain unaffected.

Affected Software

60 affected components

WSO2 WSO2 Products

WSO2 Api Control Plane=4.5.0

WSO2 API Manager=2.0.0

WSO2 API Manager=2.1.0

WSO2 API Manager=2.2.0

WSO2 API Manager=2.5.0

WSO2 API Manager=2.6.0

WSO2 API Manager=3.0.0

WSO2 API Manager=3.1.0

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

WSO2 API Manager Analytics=2.0.0

WSO2 API Manager Analytics=2.1.0

WSO2 API Manager Analytics=2.2.0

WSO2 API Manager Analytics=2.5.0

WSO2 Data Analytics Server=3.1.0

WSO2 Data Analytics Server=3.2.0

WSO2 Enterprise Integrator=6.2.0

WSO2 Enterprise Integrator=6.3.0

WSO2 Enterprise Mobility Manager=2.2.0

WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus=5.0.0

WSO2 Identity Server=5.2.0

WSO2 Identity Server=5.3.0

WSO2 Identity Server=5.4.0

WSO2 Identity Server=5.4.1

WSO2 Identity Server=5.5.0

WSO2 Identity Server=5.6.0

WSO2 Identity Server=5.7.0

WSO2 Identity Server=5.8.0

WSO2 Identity Server=5.9.0

WSO2 Identity Server=5.10.0

WSO2 Identity Server=5.11.0

WSO2 Identity Server=6.0.0

WSO2 Identity Server=6.1.0

WSO2 Identity Server=7.0.0

WSO2 Identity Server=7.1.0

WSO2 Identity Server Analytics=5.2.0

WSO2 Identity Server Analytics=5.3.0

WSO2 Identity Server Analytics=5.5.0

WSO2 Identity Server Analytics=5.6.0

WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.3.0

WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.5.0

WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.6.0

WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.7.0

WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.9.0

WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager=5.10.0

WSO2 Open Banking AM=1.4.0

WSO2 Open Banking AM=1.5.0

WSO2 Open Banking AM=2.0.0

WSO2 Open Banking Iam=2.0.0

WSO2 Open Banking KM=1.4.0

WSO2 Open Banking KM=1.5.0

WSO2 Traffic Manager=4.5.0

WSO2 Universal Gateway=4.5.0

Remediation

Information

Follow the instructions given on https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2025/WSO2-2025-4503/#solution https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2025/WSO2-2025-4503/#solution

Event History

Oct 16, 2025

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:33 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:33 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverity

Data Sourced

via NVD·01:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Feb 28, 57989

Event

via FIRST·06:24 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-9804?

CVE-2025-9804 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to improper access control.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9804?

To address CVE-2025-9804, ensure proper permission enforcement on WSO2 SOAP Admin Services and System REST APIs.

Which WSO2 products are affected by CVE-2025-9804?

CVE-2025-9804 affects multiple WSO2 products that utilize internal SOAP Admin Services and System REST APIs.

What kind of exploitation is possible with CVE-2025-9804?

An attacker with low privileges may exploit CVE-2025-9804 to perform unauthorized operations and access sensitive resources.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-9804?

Yes, WSO2 provides security updates to patch CVE-2025-9804, and users should apply these updates as soon as possible.