CVE-2025-10622 is a vulnerability identified in the Foreman component of Red Hat Satellite 6.18 running on RHEL 9. The flaw arises from insufficient server-side validation of command whitelisting, which is intended to restrict commands that can be executed. However, this validation is enforced primarily on the client side, allowing an authenticated user with edit_settings permissions to bypass these restrictions and execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. This represents a critical security weakness because it enables privilege escalation and remote code execution within the management infrastructure. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have authenticated access with elevated permissions (edit_settings), but no further user interaction is necessary. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates a network attack vector (AV:N), high attack complexity (AC:H), privileges required (PR:H), no user interaction (UI:N), scope changed (S:C), and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Although no exploits are currently known in the wild, the potential for severe impact on managed infrastructure is significant. Red Hat Satellite is widely used for lifecycle management and provisioning of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems, making this vulnerability particularly impactful in environments relying on centralized management. The lack of server-side enforcement of command restrictions highlights a design flaw that could be exploited by insiders or attackers who have gained elevated access. The vulnerability was reserved in September 2025 and published in November 2025, with no patch links currently provided, indicating that remediation may be pending or in progress.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-10622 could be severe. Red Hat Satellite is commonly used in enterprise and government environments for managing large fleets of RHEL systems, including critical infrastructure, cloud environments, and data centers. Exploitation could lead to full system compromise, unauthorized data access, disruption of services, and potential lateral movement within networks. Confidentiality, integrity, and availability of managed systems could be compromised, affecting business continuity and regulatory compliance, especially under GDPR and other data protection laws. Organizations in sectors such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and public administration that rely on Red Hat Satellite for system management are particularly at risk. The requirement for authenticated access with edit_settings permissions means that insider threats or compromised administrator accounts pose a significant risk vector. The vulnerability could also be leveraged in targeted attacks against European critical infrastructure, potentially causing widespread operational disruption.

To mitigate CVE-2025-10622, European organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Immediately audit and restrict edit_settings permissions to the minimum necessary users, applying the principle of least privilege. 2) Monitor and log all activities related to configuration changes and command executions within Red Hat Satellite to detect anomalous behavior. 3) Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available; coordinate with Red Hat support to obtain early access or workarounds if possible. 4) Employ network segmentation and access controls to limit exposure of Red Hat Satellite management interfaces to trusted networks and users only. 5) Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on management infrastructure to identify potential exploitation paths. 6) Educate administrators on secure operational practices and the risks associated with elevated permissions. 7) Consider implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users with privileged access to reduce the risk of credential compromise. 8) If patching is delayed, consider temporary compensating controls such as disabling or limiting features that require edit_settings permissions or isolating the Satellite server from critical network segments.