CVE-2025-22605
7.8 HIGH
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows authenticated users in Coolify to execute arbitrary code on the Coolify container, potentially accessing sensitive data and private keys of other users/teams. Centrally hosted instances with open registration or multiple teams are especially at risk. The issue affects versions 4.0.0-beta.18 through 4.0.0-beta.252.
💻 Affected Systems
Products:
- Coolify
Versions: 4.0.0-beta.18 through 4.0.0-beta.252
Operating Systems: All platforms running Coolify
Default Config Vulnerable:
⚠️ Yes
Notes: Centrally hosted instances with multiple teams or open registration are at highest risk. Single-user instances are less vulnerable but still affected.
📦 What is this software?
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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the Coolify container, allowing attackers to steal all user data, private keys, tokens, modify software behavior, and deploy malicious images to connected remote servers.
Likely Case
Authenticated attackers gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data of other users/teams and potentially compromising connected infrastructure.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if proper access controls and network segmentation are in place, though authenticated users could still exploit the vulnerability.
🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: HIGH
🎯 Exploit Status
Public PoC:
✅ No
Weaponized:
UNKNOWN
Unauthenticated Exploit:
✅ No
Complexity:
MEDIUM
Exploitation requires authenticated access to Coolify. The vulnerability involves command injection in remote server command execution.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.0.0-beta.253
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/coollabsio/coolify/security/advisories/GHSA-9wqm-fg79-4748
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Coolify to version 4.0.0-beta.253 or later. 2. Follow standard Coolify update procedures. 3. Verify the update was successful.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict User Registration
allDisable open registration and limit access to trusted users only
Implement Network Segmentation
allIsolate Coolify container from sensitive infrastructure and other user environments
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and limit user permissions
- Monitor for suspicious command execution patterns and user activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Coolify version. If between 4.0.0-beta.18 and 4.0.0-beta.252 inclusive, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
Check Coolify web interface or deployment configuration for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Coolify version is 4.0.0-beta.253 or later and check that the patch commit (353245bb7de9680f238bae30443af1696bc977b0) is applied.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual command execution patterns
- Unexpected user activity in remote server operations
- Suspicious process creation in Coolify container
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from Coolify container
- Suspicious traffic to/from remote servers managed by Coolify
SIEM Query:
Search for command execution events in Coolify logs with unusual parameters or from unexpected users🔗 References
- https://github.com/coollabsio/coolify/blob/40a239ddda3fc919f57a052d7b52b8e1a6696b81/bootstrap/helpers/remoteProcess.php#L70
- https://github.com/coollabsio/coolify/commit/353245bb7de9680f238bae30443af1696bc977b0
- https://github.com/coollabsio/coolify/pull/1524
- https://github.com/coollabsio/coolify/pull/1625
- https://github.com/coollabsio/coolify/security/advisories/GHSA-9wqm-fg79-4748
