CVE-2025-9822
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows administrators in Mautic to modify application configuration and extract sensitive secrets like database credentials that should normally be restricted. It affects Mautic instances where administrators have configuration access but shouldn't have access to certain sensitive parameters.
💻 Affected Systems
- Mautic
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Administrator extracts database credentials and other secrets, leading to full database compromise, data exfiltration, and potential lateral movement to other systems.
Likely Case
Administrator with legitimate access but restricted permissions gains access to database credentials and other sensitive configuration parameters.
If Mitigated
No impact if proper access controls and separation of duties are implemented, restricting configuration changes to trusted administrators only.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated administrator access to configuration interface
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check GitHub advisory for specific fixed versions
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/mautic/mautic/security/advisories/GHSA-438m-6mhw-hq5w
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update Mautic to the latest patched version. 2. Review administrator permissions and access controls. 3. Rotate any potentially exposed secrets.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Configuration Access
allLimit administrator access to configuration settings to only trusted personnel with legitimate need
Implement Secret Rotation
allRotate database credentials and other secrets regularly to limit exposure window
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls and separation of duties for administrator roles
- Monitor configuration changes and audit administrator activities regularly
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if administrators can access configuration settings that reveal sensitive parameters like database credentialsCheck Version:
Check Mautic version in admin interface or via application filesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify that sensitive parameters are properly masked or restricted in configuration interface after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual configuration changes by administrators
- Access to configuration pages that reveal sensitive data
Network Indicators:
- Unusual database connections from Mautic server
SIEM Query:
Search for configuration change events in Mautic admin logs