CVE-2025-10622 is a vulnerability identified in the Foreman component of Red Hat Satellite 6.15 running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8. The flaw arises from insufficient server-side validation of command whitelisting, where client-side enforcement is incorrectly trusted. An authenticated user possessing edit_settings permissions can exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system. This bypasses intended security controls, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges or execute malicious code remotely. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have authenticated access with elevated permissions, and no user interaction is needed beyond that. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.0, indicating high severity, with attack vector network-based, attack complexity high, privileges required high, no user interaction, and scope changed. The impact spans confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as arbitrary command execution can lead to data breaches, system compromise, or denial of service. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been reported yet. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of enforcing security controls on the server side rather than relying on client-side mechanisms, which can be manipulated by attackers with sufficient privileges.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2025-10622 can be significant, especially for those relying on Red Hat Satellite 6.15 to manage their RHEL 8 infrastructure. Successful exploitation could lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to access sensitive data, disrupt services, or pivot to other internal systems. This is particularly critical for sectors with stringent regulatory requirements such as finance, healthcare, and government, where data confidentiality and system integrity are paramount. The vulnerability could also undermine trust in infrastructure management tools, potentially causing operational disruptions. Given the high privileges required, insider threats or compromised administrative accounts pose the greatest risk. The lack of known exploits in the wild provides a window for proactive mitigation, but the potential damage warrants urgent attention. Organizations with large-scale deployments of Red Hat Satellite in Europe must prioritize remediation to prevent exploitation that could affect critical national infrastructure or key industries.

To mitigate CVE-2025-10622, organizations should immediately restrict edit_settings permissions to the minimum necessary users, enforcing strict role-based access control (RBAC). Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative accounts to reduce the risk of credential compromise. Monitor and audit all changes made via Red Hat Satellite to detect anomalous activities indicative of exploitation attempts. Apply any available patches or updates from Red Hat as soon as they are released; if no patch is currently available, consider temporary compensating controls such as disabling or limiting the vulnerable Foreman component features. Network segmentation can limit exposure by restricting access to the Satellite server to trusted management networks only. Additionally, conduct thorough security reviews of client-server interactions to ensure no other client-side enforcement weaknesses exist. Finally, maintain an incident response plan tailored to potential exploitation scenarios involving infrastructure management tools.