CVE-2025-1801: Aap-gateway: aap-gateway privilege escalation

Published Feb 28, 2025
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Updated

A flaw was found in aap-gateway. Concurrent requests handled by the gateway grpc service can result in "swapping" a request. Effectively, a lesser privileged user (even unauthenticated) can get the JWT of a greater privileged user

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ansible aap-gateway

Event History

Feb 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 3, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1801?

CVE-2025-1801 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to privileged user information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-1801?

To mitigate CVE-2025-1801, ensure you apply the latest patch or update provided for the Ansible aap-gateway software.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-1801?

CVE-2025-1801 affects users of the Ansible aap-gateway, particularly those using it for managing concurrent requests.

4

What are the consequences of CVE-2025-1801?

The consequences of CVE-2025-1801 include potential privilege escalation, as lower privileged users may gain access to higher privileged users' JWT tokens.

5

When was CVE-2025-1801 disclosed?

CVE-2025-1801 was disclosed in 2025, highlighting a significant security flaw in handling requests within the Ansible aap-gateway.

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