Vulnerability identifier: #VU107481
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 5.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:H/SA:H/E:P/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
nats-server
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: NATS - The Cloud Native Messaging System
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to the failure to authorize certain Jetstream admin APIs. A remote user can perform certain administrative actions on any JS asset in any other account.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
nats-server: 2.2.0 - 2.11.0
External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/08/5
https://advisories.nats.io/CVE/secnote-2025-01.txt
https://github.com/nats-io/nats-server/security/advisories/GHSA-fhg8-qxh5-7q3w
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.