CVE-2025-7044
CVE-2025-7044 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Maas with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-201010
- Weakness: CWE-269
- Affected product: Canonical Maas
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in the user websocket handler of MAAS. An authenticated, unprivileged attacker can intercept a user.update websocket request and inject the is_superuser property set to true. The server improperly validates this input, allowing the attacker to self-promote to an administrator role. This results in full administrative control over the MAAS deployment.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-7044?
- An Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists in the user websocket handler of MAAS. An authenticated, unprivileged attacker can intercept a user.update websocket request and inject the is_superuser property set to true. The server improperly validates this input, allowing the attacker to self-promote to an administrator role. This results in full administrative control over the MAAS deployment.
- How severe is CVE-2025-7044?
- CVE-2025-7044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2025-7044 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-7044?
- CVE-2025-7044 affects Canonical Maas. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-7044?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2025-7044 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-7044 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-201010.
- When was CVE-2025-7044 published?
- CVE-2025-7044 was published on 2025-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:maas:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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