CVE-2025-13292 is a vulnerability classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) found in Google Cloud's Apigee-X platform, specifically affecting the Apigee Analytics (AX) component. The flaw allows an attacker to gain unauthorized read and write access to analytics data and access logs belonging to other Apigee customer organizations. This cross-tenant data exposure arises due to insufficient enforcement of privilege boundaries within the multi-tenant Apigee-X environment. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have some level of privileges (low privileges) but does not require user interaction, and can be exploited remotely over the network. The CVSS v4.0 score of 7.6 reflects high severity, with high impact on confidentiality and integrity, limited impact on availability, and a moderately high attack complexity. The vulnerability was patched in Apigee-X version 1-16-0-apigee-3, and Google has indicated no user action is required beyond updating. No known exploits have been reported in the wild to date. The vulnerability highlights risks in cloud multi-tenancy and the critical need for strict privilege separation in cloud API management platforms.

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses significant risks to the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive analytics data and access logs. Organizations relying on Apigee-X for API management and analytics could have their data exposed or altered by attackers, potentially leading to data breaches, loss of trust, regulatory non-compliance (e.g., GDPR violations), and operational disruptions. The cross-tenant nature of the vulnerability means that attackers could access data belonging to other organizations sharing the same cloud infrastructure, increasing the risk of widespread data leakage. Given the importance of data privacy and compliance in Europe, exploitation could result in severe legal and financial consequences. Additionally, compromised logs could hinder incident detection and response efforts. The absence of known exploits reduces immediate risk but does not eliminate the threat, especially if attackers develop exploits targeting this vulnerability.

European organizations using Apigee-X should immediately verify their platform version and upgrade to version 1-16-0-apigee-3 or later where the vulnerability is patched. Beyond patching, organizations should conduct thorough audits of access controls and privilege assignments within Apigee-X to ensure least privilege principles are enforced. Monitoring and alerting on unusual access patterns to analytics data and logs should be enhanced to detect potential exploitation attempts. Network segmentation and restricting access to Apigee-X management interfaces to trusted IPs can reduce exposure. Organizations should also review their incident response plans to include scenarios involving cross-tenant data exposure. Regular security assessments and penetration testing focusing on cloud privilege boundaries are recommended to proactively identify similar issues. Finally, maintain close coordination with Google Cloud support for updates and advisories related to Apigee-X security.