CVE-2025-49825: Github.com/gravitational/teleport Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
CRITICALCVE-2025-49825 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Github.com/gravitational/teleport libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves teleport allows remote authentication bypass. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 17.5.2, 16.5.12, 15.5.3, 14.4.1, 13.4.27, 12.4.35.
CVE-2025-49825 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 9.8
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2025-49825
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/gravitational/teleport dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/gravitational/teleport to 17.5.2
Upgrade github.com/gravitational/teleport to 16.5.12
Upgrade github.com/gravitational/teleport to 15.5.3
Upgrade github.com/gravitational/teleport to 14.4.1
Upgrade github.com/gravitational/teleport to 13.4.27
Upgrade github.com/gravitational/teleport to 12.4.35
Upgrade github.com/gravitational/teleport to Latest secure release
Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/gravitational/teleport
How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-49825, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/gravitational/teleport:
inspect dependencies for github.com/gravitational/teleport
Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/gravitational/teleport in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 17.5.2), your application is affected.
Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Github.com/gravitational/teleport, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2025-49825 Affected Github.com/gravitational/teleport Versions
7 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/gravitational/teleport
|
Go |
≥ 17.0.0
< 17.5.2
|
17.5.2
|
|
github.com/gravitational/teleport
|
Go |
≥ 16.0.0
< 16.5.12
|
16.5.12
|
|
github.com/gravitational/teleport
|
Go |
≥ 15.0.0
< 15.5.3
|
15.5.3
|
|
github.com/gravitational/teleport
|
Go |
≥ 14.0.0
< 14.4.1
|
14.4.1
|
|
github.com/gravitational/teleport
|
Go |
≥ 13.0.0
< 13.4.27
|
13.4.27
|
|
github.com/gravitational/teleport
|
Go |
≥ 0.0.11
< 12.4.35
|
12.4.35
|
|
github.com/gravitational/teleport
|
Go |
≤ 0.0.0-20250616162021-79b2f26125a1
|
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"summary" : "Teleport allows remote authentication bypass",
"details" : "### Impact\n\nA full technical disclosure and open-source patch will be published after the embargo period, ending on June 30th, to allow all users to upgrade.\n\nTeleport security engineers identified a critical security vulnerability that could allow remote authentication bypass of Teleport. \n\nTeleport Cloud Infrastructure and CI/CD build, test, and release infrastructure aren’t affected. \n\nFor the full mitigation, upgrade both Proxy and Teleport agents. It is strongly recommend updating clients to the released patch versions as a precaution.\n\n\nHave questions? \n\n- OSS Community: [opensource@goteleport.com](mailto:opensource@goteleport.com) \n- Legal: [legal@goteleport.com](mailto:legal@goteleport.com)\n- Security: [security@goteleport.com](mailto:security@goteleport.com)\n- Customer Support: [goteleport.com/support](https://goteleport.com/support)\n- Media Inquiries: [teleport@babelpr.com](mailto:teleport@babelpr.com)\n\n### Patches\n\nFixed in versions: 17.5.2, 16.5.12, 15.5.3, 14.4.1, 13.4.27, 12.4.35.\n\nThese patches are available only on the [official Teleport distribution channels](https://goteleport.com/docs/installation/). \n\nThese versions are designated as _Critical Security Exception Versions_. \n\n_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._\n\n_Please read the full text of the updated Teleport Community Edition license for details._",
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