CVE-2025-10907: WSO2 API Manager · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects WSO2 API ManagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.4 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 48% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Nov 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
Mavenorg.wso2/carbon-apimgtpkg:maven/org.wso2/carbon-apimgtOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict administrative access to the SOAP admin services to only trusted personnel and systems, using network segmentation and firewall rules.
- Implement strict authentication and authorization controls, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all administrative accounts.
- Monitor and audit all administrative activities and file upload operations for suspicious behavior or anomalies.
- Apply vendor patches or updates as soon as they become available to address this vulnerability.
- Use application-layer filtering or web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block malicious file uploads or unusual SOAP requests.
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing focused on API management components.
- Educate administrators about the risks of arbitrary file uploads and enforce secure operational procedures.
- Consider deploying runtime application self-protection (RASP) solutions to detect and prevent exploitation attempts in real time.
- Maintain up-to-date backups and incident response plans to quickly recover from potential compromises.
Description
CVE-2025-10907 is a high-severity vulnerability in WSO2 API Manager versions 3.1.0 through 4.5.0 that allows an authenticated administrator to upload arbitrary files via SOAP admin services due to insufficient validation. Exploiting this flaw can lead to remote code execution on the server, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability requires administrative privileges and does not need user interaction, but its impact is critical given the potential for full system compromise. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet. European organizations using WSO2 API Manager should prioritize patching and restrict administrative access to mitigate risk. Countries with significant WSO2 deployments and critical infrastructure relying on API management are most at risk.