CVE-2025-54057: Apm webapp Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-v6x2-4q87-rf82
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CVSS 6.1
CWE-80
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-54057 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.1) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)) affecting Apm webapp libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache skywalking has a stored xss vulnerability. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-54057 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-54057
GHSA Identifier GHSA-v6x2-4q87-rf82
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1
CWE Classification CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS)
Affected Product Apm webapp
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.1

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-54057

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apm webapp 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.skywalking:apm-webapp fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.skywalking</groupId>
    <artifactId>apm-webapp</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</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.skywalking

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-54057, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apm webapp 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 -Dincludes=org.apache.skywalking 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-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS), where the product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. In Apm webapp, 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

There is an Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) vulnerability in Apache SkyWalking. This issue affects Apache SkyWalking versions <= 10.2.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 10.3.0, which fixes the issue. Version 10.3.0 has not been uploaded to the Maven registry at time of publish, please see [release notes](https://github.com/apache/skywalking/releases/tag/v10.3.0) for download instructions.

CVE-2025-54057 Affected Apm webapp Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.skywalking:apm-webapp
maven/org.apache.skywalking/apm-webapp
Maven
≤ 10.1.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-54057 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-54057
Apm webapp Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/skywalking
lists.apache.org/thread/sl2x2tx8y007... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/sl2x2tx8y007x0mo746yddx2lvnv9tcr
Apm webapp Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/27/1
Apm webapp Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/13/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-54057?
CVE-2025-54057 is a security vulnerability in Apm webapp involving Apache SkyWalking has a stored XSS vulnerability under CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS).
Which Apm webapp versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.apache.skywalking:apm-webapp.
What version fixes CVE-2025-54057?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is apm-webapp affected?
Yes, org.apache.skywalking:apm-webapp is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-54057?
CVE-2025-54057 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.1 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-54057?
CVE-2025-54057 is classified under CWE-80: Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) (The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-54057?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.skywalking'. 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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