How severe is CVE-2025-6723?

CVE-2025-6723 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2025-6723 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-6723?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-6723 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-6723 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206578.

When was CVE-2025-6723 published?

CVE-2025-6723 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-6723

CVE-2025-6723 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-206578
Weakness: CWE-269
Published: 2026-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Chef InSpec versions up to 5.23 and before 7.0.107 creates named pipes with overly permissive default Windows access controls. A local attacker may interfere with the pipe connection process and exploit the insufficient access restrictions to assume the InSpec execution context, potentially resulting in elevated privileges or operational disruption. This issue affects Chef Inspec: through 5.23 and before 7.0.107

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-6723?: Chef InSpec versions up to 5.23 and before 7.0.107 creates named pipes with overly permissive default Windows access controls. A local attacker may interfere with the pipe connection process and exploit the insufficient access restrictions to assume the InSpec execution context, potentially resulting in elevated privileges or operational disruption. This issue affects Chef Inspec: through 5.23 and before 7.0.107
How severe is CVE-2025-6723?: CVE-2025-6723 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2025-6723 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-6723?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-6723 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-6723 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-206578.
When was CVE-2025-6723 published?: CVE-2025-6723 was published on 2026-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.chef.io/inspec/

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