CVE-2026-25227 authentik affected by Remote Code Execution via Context Key Injection in PropertyMapping Test Endpoint
Authenticated users with specific view permissions can execute arbitrary code via the property mapping test endpoint in authentik.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2026-25227?
CVE-2026-25227 is a critical code injection vulnerability in goauthentik authentik, published on 12 Feb 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
authentik is an open-source identity provider. From 2021.3.1 to before 2025.8.6, 2025.10.4, and 2025.12.4, when using delegated permissions, a User that has the permission Can view * Property Mapping or Can view Expression Policy is able to execute arbitrary code within the authentik server container through the test endpoint, which is intended to preview how a property mapping/policy works. authentik 2025.8.6, 2025.10.4, and 2025.12.4 fix this issue.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-25227?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including authentik. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
authentik Bitnami | From 2021.3.1 | 2025.8.6, 2025.12.4 |
Products include Goauthentik Authentik.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25227?
Upgrade authentik to a fixed version for your release line: 2025.8.6 or 2025.12.4.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-25227 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-25227 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as BIT-authentik-2026-25227, GHSA-qvxx-mfm6-626f.