CVE-2025-53689

Apache Jackrabbit: XXE vulnerability in jackrabbit-spi-commons

Description

Blind XXE Vulnerabilities in jackrabbit-spi-commons and jackrabbit-core in Apache Jackrabbit < 2.23.2 due to usage of an unsecured document build to load privileges. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 2.20.17 (Java 8), 2.22.1 (Java 11) or 2.23.2 (Java 11, beta versions), which fix this issue. Earlier versions (up to 2.20.16) are not supported anymore, thus users should update to the respective supported version.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Vendor Advisory apache.org
Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Jackrabbit
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://lists.apache.org/thread/5pf9n76ny13pzzk765og2h3gxdxw7p24 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-53689?
CVE-2025-53689 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-53689?
To fix CVE-2025-53689, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-53689 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-53689 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-53689?
CVE-2025-53689 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Jackrabbit.
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