CVE-2025-27528: Apache InLong JDBC Vulnerability For Invisible Character Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-98v7-xxxv-hcrh
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CWE-502
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-27528 is a MODERATE jdbc vulnerability for invisible character vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Apache InLong libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves jdbc vulnerability for invisible character bypass leading to arbitrary file read. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.2.0.

CVE-2025-27528 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-27528
GHSA Identifier GHSA-98v7-xxxv-hcrh
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Apache InLong
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-27528

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache InLong dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.apache.inlong:manager-pojo fixed: 2.2.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.inlong</groupId>
    <artifactId>manager-pojo</artifactId>
    <version>2.2.0</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.inlong

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-27528, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.inlong

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache InLong in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.2.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.inlong command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Apache InLong, 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

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache InLong. This issue affects Apache InLong: from 1.13.0 through 2.1.0. This vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the security mechanisms of InLong JDBC and leads to arbitrary file reading. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache InLong's 2.2.0 or cherry-pick [1] to solve it. [1] https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/11747

CVE-2025-27528 Affected Apache InLong Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.2.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.inlong:manager-pojo
maven/org.apache.inlong/manager-pojo
Maven
≥ 1.13.0
< 2.2.0
2.2.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-27528 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27528
Apache InLong Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/inlong/pull/11747
Apache InLong Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/inlong
lists.apache.org/thread/b807rqzgyv4q... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/b807rqzgyv4qgvxw3nhkq8tl6g90gqgj
Apache InLong Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/05/28/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-27528?
CVE-2025-27528 is a security vulnerability in Apache InLong involving JDBC Vulnerability for Invisible Character Bypass Leading to Arbitrary File Read under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Apache InLong versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.2.0 across affected packages: org.apache.inlong:manager-pojo.
What version fixes CVE-2025-27528?
Upgrading to 2.2.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is manager-pojo affected?
Yes, org.apache.inlong:manager-pojo is affected in releases prior to 2.2.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.2.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-27528?
CVE-2025-27528 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-27528?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.inlong'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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