CVE-2025-2515 Bluechi: privilege escalation in bluechi via unrestricted cross-node systemd dependencies
A root user on a managed node can escalate privileges on the host by manipulating systemd service dependencies in BlueChi.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-2515?
CVE-2025-2515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Foundation BlueChi, published on 24 Dec 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability was found in BlueChi, a multi-node systemd service controller used in RHIVOS. This flaw allows a user with root privileges on a managed node (qm) to create or override systemd service unit files that affect the host node. This issue can lead to privilege escalation, unauthorized service execution, and potential system compromise.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-2515?
How do I fix CVE-2025-2515?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-2515 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-2515 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-2515 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hcr2-46j7-rjhp.