CVE-2025-10622 is a vulnerability identified in the Foreman component of Red Hat Satellite version 3.12.0, published on November 5, 2025. The flaw stems from improper enforcement of security controls on the server side, where command whitelisting is inadequately validated. Instead of enforcing command restrictions on the server, the system relies on client-side enforcement, which can be bypassed by an authenticated user who holds edit_settings permissions. This user can craft requests that execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system, effectively allowing command injection and remote code execution. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have authenticated access with elevated privileges (edit_settings), no user interaction is needed, and the attack surface is network accessible (AV:N). The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.0, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and the scope is changed (S:C), indicating that the vulnerability affects resources beyond the initially vulnerable component. Although no public exploits are known yet, the potential for severe damage exists, including full system compromise, data theft, or disruption of services. The vulnerability highlights a common security design flaw where client-side controls are trusted without sufficient server-side validation, a critical error in secure software development. Foreman is widely used in enterprise environments for lifecycle management of physical and virtual servers, making this vulnerability particularly impactful in environments relying on Red Hat Satellite for infrastructure automation and configuration management.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-10622 is significant due to the widespread use of Red Hat Satellite and Foreman in enterprise IT environments for managing infrastructure. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary command execution on critical servers, resulting in full system compromise. This can cause data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, disruption of IT services, and potential lateral movement within networks. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems are all at high risk. Organizations in sectors such as finance, government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure, which heavily depend on Red Hat Satellite for system provisioning and patch management, could face operational disruptions and regulatory compliance issues. The vulnerability also raises concerns about insider threats or compromised credentials being leveraged to escalate privileges and execute malicious commands. Given the scope and severity, the threat could impact supply chain security and cloud environments managed via Foreman, amplifying the potential damage across interconnected systems.

To mitigate CVE-2025-10622, organizations should immediately upgrade to a patched version of Foreman or Red Hat Satellite once available from the vendor. Until patches are applied, restrict edit_settings permissions strictly to trusted administrators and implement strong access controls and monitoring on accounts with such privileges. Employ network segmentation to limit access to Foreman management interfaces and use multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Conduct thorough auditing and logging of all commands executed via Foreman to detect anomalous activities. Review and harden server-side validation mechanisms to ensure command whitelisting cannot be bypassed by client-side manipulation. Additionally, consider deploying application-layer firewalls or runtime application self-protection (RASP) solutions to detect and block suspicious command execution attempts. Regularly update and patch all related infrastructure components and conduct security awareness training for administrators managing Foreman. Finally, implement incident response plans tailored to potential exploitation scenarios involving infrastructure management tools.