CVE-2025-1040: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cjjc-mf84-xp9f
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CVSS 8.8
CWE-1336 CWE-77
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-1040 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) 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-2025-1040 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-1040
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cjjc-mf84-xp9f
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
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: 8.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-1040

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-2025-1040, 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

AutoGPT versions 0.3.4 and earlier are vulnerable to a Server-Side Template Injection (SSTI) that could lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE). The vulnerability arises from the improper handling of user-supplied format strings in the `AgentOutputBlock` implementation, where malicious input is passed to the Jinja2 templating engine without adequate security measures. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. The issue is fixed in version 0.4.0.

References

NVD — CVE-2025-1040 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-1040
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/significant-gravitas/autogpt/commit/6dba31e0215549604bdcc1aed24e3a1714e75ee2
huntr.com/bounties/b74ef75f-6... WEB
https://huntr.com/bounties/b74ef75f-61d5-4422-ab15-9550c8b4f185

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1040?
CVE-2025-1040 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-2025-1040?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-1040?
CVE-2025-1040 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-1040?
CVE-2025-1040 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-2025-1040?
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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