Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A05:2025 - Injection
ASVS 5.0
V1 - Encoding and Sanitization Parameterized queries, prepared statements
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Initial Access, Persistence The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.06%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database by sending crafted requests to the affected application. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker can gain access to Chef Automate restricted functionality in multiple services via. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This SQL Injection vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.
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Technical ContextAI · show details
This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker can gain access to Chef Automate restricted functionality in multiple services via improperly neutralized inputs used in an SQL command. Affected products include: Chef Automate.
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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS VectorVendor: progress
Lifecycle Timeline
2DescriptionCVE.org
In Progress Chef Automate, versions earlier than 4.13.295, on Linux x86 platform, an authenticated attacker can gain access to Chef Automate restricted functionality in multiple services via improperly neutralized inputs used in an SQL command.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2025-6724 presents significant security risk, a SQL injection vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. A patch is available and should be applied as part of regular vulnerability management.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Deploy WAF rules to block injection patterns; (2) Restrict network access to affected components; (3) Enable enhanced logging for suspicious activity.
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Attack Technique
SQL injection exploits the way applications construct database queries by mixing user input directly into SQL statements.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
SQL injection in the compliance service of Progress Chef Automate versions earlier than 4.13.295 on Linux x86 lets an at
The Chef Manage (formerly opscode-manage) add-on before 1.12.0 for Chef allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod
Upload profile either through API or user interface in Chef Automate prior to and including version 4.10.29 using InSpec
Archive command in Chef InSpec prior to 4.56.58 and 5.22.29 allow local command execution via maliciously crafted profil
The knife bootstrap command in chef Infra client before version 15.4.45 leaks the validator.pem private RSA key to /var/
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