CVE-2025-49656: Jena fuseki Apache Jena Allows Users With Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jq2c-m8gg-mqcm
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CVSS 4.9
CWE-22
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-49656 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.9) apache jena allows users with vulnerability (CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')) affecting Jena fuseki libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache jena allows users with administrator access to create databases files outside the files area of the fuseki server. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.5.0.

CVE-2025-49656 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-49656
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jq2c-m8gg-mqcm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.9
CWE Classification CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Affected Product Jena fuseki
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2025-49656

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jena fuseki 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.jena:jena-fuseki fixed: 5.5.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jena</groupId>
    <artifactId>jena-fuseki</artifactId>
    <version>5.5.0</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.jena

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-49656, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jena fuseki in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.5.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.jena 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-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal'), where the product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. In Jena fuseki, 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

Users with administrator access can create databases files outside the files area of the Fuseki server. This issue affects Apache Jena version up to 5.4.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.5.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2025-49656 Affected Jena fuseki Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.5.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.jena:jena-fuseki
maven/org.apache.jena/jena-fuseki
Maven
< 5.5.0
5.5.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-49656 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-49656
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jena/commit/03c5265910aa3a27907bf54f6b4aaae3409afa4f
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/jena/commit/35350569b4c1fd432d92e7c92af9597c4400debe
Jena fuseki Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/jena
lists.apache.org/thread/qmm21som8zct... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/qmm21som8zct813vx6dfd1phnfro6mwq
Jena fuseki Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-49656?
CVE-2025-49656 is a security vulnerability in Jena fuseki involving Apache Jena allows users with administrator access to create databases files outside the files area of the Fuseki server under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal').
Which Jena fuseki versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.5.0 across affected packages: org.apache.jena:jena-fuseki.
What version fixes CVE-2025-49656?
Upgrading to 5.5.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jena-fuseki affected?
Yes, org.apache.jena:jena-fuseki is affected in releases prior to 5.5.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.5.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-49656?
CVE-2025-49656 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.9 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-49656?
CVE-2025-49656 is classified under CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') (The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-49656?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.jena'. 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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