CVE-2025-4227: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h9qj-xx2j-6h84
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CVSS 3.5
CWE-319
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-4227 is a LOW (CVSS 3.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2025-4227 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-4227
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h9qj-xx2j-6h84
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.5
CWE Classification CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
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-2025-4227

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-2025-4227, 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-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information, where the product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. 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

An improper access control vulnerability in the Endpoint Traffic Policy Enforcement https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/globalprotect/6-0/globalprotect-app-new-features/new-features-released-in-gp-app/endpoint-traffic-policy-enforcement feature of the Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect™ app allows certain packets to remain unencrypted instead of being properly secured within the tunnel. An attacker with physical access to the network can inject rogue devices to intercept these packets. Under normal operating conditions, the GlobalProtect app automatically recovers from this interception within one minute.

References

NVD — CVE-2025-4227 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-4227
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2025-4227

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-4227?
CVE-2025-4227 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2025-4227?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-4227?
CVE-2025-4227 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-2025-4227?
CVE-2025-4227 is classified under CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information (The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-4227?
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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