CVE-2025-26865: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-p9r8-xjx7-v86q
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CVSS 3.5
CWE-1336
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-26865 is a LOW (CVSS 3.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-1336: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-26865 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-26865
GHSA Identifier GHSA-p9r8-xjx7-v86q
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.5
CWE Classification CWE-1336: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-26865

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

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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-26865, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

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

Note: The mvn dependency:tree 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-1336: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine, where the product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine. In Software, 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

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine vulnerability in Apache OFBiz. This issue affects Apache OFBiz: from 18.12.17 before 18.12.18.   It's a regression between 18.12.17 and 18.12.18. In case you use something like that, which is not recommended! For security, only official releases should be used. In other words, if you use 18.12.17 you are still safe. The version 18.12.17 is not a affected. But something between 18.12.17 and 18.12.18 is. In that case, users are recommended to upgrade to version 18.12.18, which fixes the issue.

References

NVD — CVE-2025-26865 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-26865
issues.apache.org/jira/browse/ofbiz-1... WEB
https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/OFBIZ-12594
lists.apache.org/thread/prb48ztk01bf... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/prb48ztk01bflyyjbl6p56wlcc1n5sz7
ofbiz.apache.org/download.html WEB
https://ofbiz.apache.org/download.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://ofbiz.apache.org/security.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/07/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-26865?
CVE-2025-26865 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-1336: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2025-26865?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-26865?
CVE-2025-26865 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-26865?
CVE-2025-26865 is classified under CWE-1336: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Used in a Template Engine (The product uses a template engine to insert or process externally-influenced input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements or syntax that can be interpreted as template expressions or other code directives when processed by the engine.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-26865?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. 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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