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GHSA-8cqv-pj7f-pwpc Teleport allows remote authentication bypass

CRITICAL Published 2025-06-16 Modified 2025-06-18 Official page ↗
Aliases
CVE-2025-49825
Ecosystem
Go
Packages
github.com/gravitational/teleport
Severity
Critical
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-863
Reviewed
2025-06-16

Affected packages

• Go github.com/gravitational/teleport: >= 17.0.0, < 17.5.2 → fixed in 17.5.2 • Go github.com/gravitational/teleport: >= 16.0.0, < 16.5.12 → fixed in 16.5.12 • Go github.com/gravitational/teleport: >= 15.0.0, < 15.5.3 → fixed in 15.5.3 • Go github.com/gravitational/teleport: >= 14.0.0, < 14.4.1 → fixed in 14.4.1 • Go github.com/gravitational/teleport: >= 13.0.0, < 13.4.27 → fixed in 13.4.27 • Go github.com/gravitational/teleport: >= 0.0.11, < 12.4.35 → fixed in 12.4.35 • Go github.com/gravitational/teleport: <= 0.0.0-20250616162021-79b2f26125a1 (no fix yet)

Description

Impact A full technical disclosure and open-source patch will be published after the embargo period, ending on June 30th, to allow all users to upgrade. Teleport security engineers identified a critical security vulnerability that could allow remote authentication bypass of Teleport. Teleport Cloud Infrastructure and CI/CD build, test, and release infrastructure aren’t affected. For the full mitigation, upgrade both Proxy and Teleport agents. It is strongly recommend updating clients to the released patch versions as a precaution. Have questions? • OSS Community: [email protected] • Legal: [email protected] • Security: [email protected] • Customer Support: goteleport.com/support • Media Inquiries: [email protected] Patches Fixed in versions: 17.5.2, 16.5.12, 15.5.3, 14.4.1, 13.4.27, 12.4.35. These patches are available only on the official Teleport distribution channels. These versions are designated as _Critical Security Exception Versions_. _For these specific patch versions of Teleport Community Edition, the Community Edition restrictions are removed on employee count or revenue thresholds, as long as you apply the patch within thirty (30) days of its official release._ _Please read the full text of the updated Teleport Community Edition license for details._

Related

Alias · CVE (1)

  • CVE-2025-49825 Teleport provides connectivity, authentication, access controls and audit for infrastructure. vulnerability

Weakness · CWE (1)

  • CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization weakness

References