Vulnerability Description
Vela is a Pipeline Automation (CI/CD) framework built on Linux container technology written in Golang. Prior to versions 0.25.3 and 0.26.3, by spoofing a webhook payload with a specific set of headers and body data, an attacker could transfer ownership of a repository and its repo level secrets to a separate repository. These secrets could be exfiltrated by follow up builds to the repository. Users with an enabled repository with access to repo level CI secrets in Vela are vulnerable to the exploit, and any user with access to the CI instance and the linked source control manager can perform the exploit. Versions 0.25.3 and 0.26.3 fix the issue. No known workarounds are available.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/go-vela/server/commit/257886e5a3eea518548387885894e239668584f
- https://github.com/go-vela/server/commit/67c1892e2464dc54b8d2588815dfb7819222500
- https://github.com/go-vela/server/releases/tag/v0.25.3
- https://github.com/go-vela/server/releases/tag/v0.26.3
- https://github.com/go-vela/server/security/advisories/GHSA-9m63-33q3-xq5x
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-27616?
CVE-2025-27616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Vela is a Pipeline Automation (CI/CD) framework built on Linux container technology written in Golang. Prior to versions 0.25.3 and 0.26.3, by spoofing a webhook payload with a specific set of headers...
How severe is CVE-2025-27616?
CVE-2025-27616 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.