Vulnerability Description
Velociraptor allows collection of VQL queries packaged into Artifacts from endpoints. These artifacts can be used to do anything and usually run with elevated permissions. To limit access to some dangerous artifact, Velociraptor allows for those to require high permissions like EXECVE to launch. The Admin.Client.UpdateClientConfig is an artifact used to update the client's configuration. This artifact did not enforce an additional required permission, allowing users with COLLECT_CLIENT permissions (normally given by the "Investigator" role) to collect it from endpoints and update the configuration. This can lead to arbitrary command execution and endpoint takeover. To successfully exploit this vulnerability the user must already have access to collect artifacts from the endpoint (i.e. have the COLLECT_CLIENT given typically by the "Investigator' role).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid7 | Velociraptor | < 0.74.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.velociraptor.app/announcements/advisories/cve-2025-6264/MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://blog.talosintelligence.com/velociraptor-leveraged-in-ransomware-attacks/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2025/08/26/velociraptor-incident-response-tool-abuExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-6264?
CVE-2025-6264 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Velociraptor allows collection of VQL queries packaged into Artifacts from endpoints. These artifacts can be used to do anything and usually run with elevated permissions. To limit access to some dan...
How severe is CVE-2025-6264?
CVE-2025-6264 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-6264?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rapid7 Velociraptor.