CVE-2025-9804: WSO2 Identity Server as Key Manager · Improper Access Control
Affects WSO2 Identity Server as Key ManagerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.6 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 46% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 16 Oct 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.identity.server/key-managerpkg:maven/org.wso2.identity.server/key-managerOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
- Immediately restrict network access to internal SOAP Admin Services and System REST APIs to trusted administrative hosts only, using network segmentation, firewalls, and access control lists.
- Implement strict authentication and authorization controls on all internal administrative interfaces, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access these services.
- Monitor internal API usage logs for anomalous or unauthorized access attempts, employing SIEM solutions to detect suspicious activity early.
- Apply vendor-provided patches or updates as soon as they become available; if no patches are currently released, engage with WSO2 support for recommended interim mitigations.
- Conduct a thorough audit of existing deployments to identify exposed internal interfaces and remediate any misconfigurations.
- Employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) for administrative access where possible to add an additional security layer.
- Educate internal teams about the risks of exposing administrative interfaces and enforce strict operational security policies.
- Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) or API gateways with advanced access control capabilities to filter and block unauthorized internal API calls.
- Regularly review and update access permissions and roles to minimize the attack surface.
- Prepare incident response plans specific to identity management compromise scenarios to enable rapid containment and recovery.
Description
An improper access control vulnerability exists in multiple WSO2 products due to insufficient permission enforcement in certain internal SOAP Admin Services and System REST APIs. A low-privileged user may exploit this flaw to perform unauthorized operations, including accessing server-level information. This vulnerability affects only internal administrative interfaces. APIs exposed through the WSO2 API Manager's API Gateway remain unaffected.