CVE-2025-48042: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in ash-project ash
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in ash-project ash allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This vulnerability is associated with program files lib/ash/actions/create/bulk.ex, lib/ash/actions/destroy/bulk.ex, lib/ash/actions/update/bulk.ex and program routines 'Elixir.Ash.Actions.Create.Bulk':run/5, 'Elixir.Ash.Actions.Destroy.Bulk':run/6, 'Elixir.Ash.Actions.Update.Bulk:run'/6. This issue affects ash: from 0.1.0 before 3.5.39.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-48042) in ash-project ash arises from incorrect authorization controls in bulk action routines for create, update, and destroy operations. The affected code includes lib/ash/actions/create/bulk.ex, lib/ash/actions/destroy/bulk.ex, lib/ash/actions/update/bulk.ex, and the corresponding Elixir module functions. The flaw allows exploitation of improperly configured access control security levels, potentially permitting unauthorized actions. It impacts all versions from 0.1.0 before 3.5.39. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, with high impact on integrity and low impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to perform bulk create, update, or destroy actions due to incorrect authorization checks. This can lead to unauthorized modification or deletion of data, impacting data integrity. The high CVSS score reflects significant risk from exploitation, although no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to affected functionalities and monitor for suspicious activity related to bulk operations. Avoid deploying affected versions in sensitive environments if possible.
CVE-2025-48042: CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization in ash-project ash
Description
Incorrect Authorization vulnerability in ash-project ash allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels. This vulnerability is associated with program files lib/ash/actions/create/bulk.ex, lib/ash/actions/destroy/bulk.ex, lib/ash/actions/update/bulk.ex and program routines 'Elixir.Ash.Actions.Create.Bulk':run/5, 'Elixir.Ash.Actions.Destroy.Bulk':run/6, 'Elixir.Ash.Actions.Update.Bulk:run'/6. This issue affects ash: from 0.1.0 before 3.5.39.
CVSS v4.0
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-48042) in ash-project ash arises from incorrect authorization controls in bulk action routines for create, update, and destroy operations. The affected code includes lib/ash/actions/create/bulk.ex, lib/ash/actions/destroy/bulk.ex, lib/ash/actions/update/bulk.ex, and the corresponding Elixir module functions. The flaw allows exploitation of improperly configured access control security levels, potentially permitting unauthorized actions. It impacts all versions from 0.1.0 before 3.5.39. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, with high impact on integrity and low impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to perform bulk create, update, or destroy actions due to incorrect authorization checks. This can lead to unauthorized modification or deletion of data, impacting data integrity. The high CVSS score reflects significant risk from exploitation, although no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to affected functionalities and monitor for suspicious activity related to bulk operations. Avoid deploying affected versions in sensitive environments if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- EEF
- Date Reserved
- 2025-05-15T08:40:25.455Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 68bdac908c2d57aff41b42e1
Added to database: 09/07/2025, 16:02:24 UTC
Last enriched: 07/24/2026, 21:31:45 UTC
Last updated: 07/25/2026, 21:39:44 UTC
Views: 329
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