CVE-2025-10622 identifies a critical security flaw in the Foreman component of Red Hat Satellite version 3.12.0, specifically an OS command injection vulnerability. This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in server-side command whitelisting logic, allowing an authenticated user with edit_settings permissions to inject and execute arbitrary operating system commands. The flaw is due to insufficient validation of commands before execution, which can be exploited to compromise the underlying OS. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have authenticated access with elevated privileges (edit_settings), but does not require user interaction beyond that. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.0, indicating high severity with a vector of network attack (AV:N), high attack complexity (AC:H), requiring privileges (PR:H), no user interaction (UI:N), and impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Although no known exploits are currently reported in the wild, the potential for severe impact is significant, including full system compromise, data exfiltration, or disruption of services. The vulnerability was published on November 5, 2025, and was reserved in September 2025. Foreman is widely used for lifecycle management of servers, making this vulnerability particularly critical in environments relying on Red Hat Satellite for infrastructure management.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a substantial risk, especially those in sectors such as government, finance, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure that rely on Red Hat Satellite and Foreman for managing large-scale server environments. Successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise, unauthorized data access, disruption of IT operations, and potential lateral movement within networks. The requirement for authenticated access with edit_settings permissions limits the attack surface but does not eliminate risk, as insider threats or compromised credentials could be leveraged. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is high, potentially affecting sensitive data and critical services. Given the strategic importance of IT infrastructure in Europe and the widespread use of Red Hat products, this vulnerability could have cascading effects on business continuity and regulatory compliance, including GDPR considerations related to data breaches.

Organizations should immediately audit and restrict edit_settings permissions to the minimum necessary users to reduce the risk of exploitation. Implement strict access controls and multi-factor authentication for privileged accounts to prevent unauthorized access. Monitor logs and system behavior for unusual command execution patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available to remediate the vulnerability. In the absence of patches, consider temporary workarounds such as disabling or limiting the vulnerable Foreman functionality or isolating the management infrastructure from less trusted networks. Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on privilege escalation and command injection vectors. Additionally, enhance server-side input validation and command whitelisting mechanisms to ensure robust sanitization of inputs. Establish an incident response plan tailored to potential exploitation scenarios involving Red Hat Satellite and Foreman.