CVE-2025-53606: Apache Seata Deserialization Of Untrusted Data Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g358-g2pq-c46j
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CWE-502
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-53606 is a HIGH deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Apache Seata libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves deserialization of untrusted data in apache seata server. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.5.0.

CVE-2025-53606 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-53606
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g358-g2pq-c46j
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Apache Seata
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2025-53606

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Apache Seata 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.seata:seata-serializer-fury fixed: 2.5.0 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.seata</groupId>
    <artifactId>seata-serializer-fury</artifactId>
    <version>2.5.0</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.seata

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-53606, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Apache Seata in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.5.0), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.seata 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-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data, where the product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid. In Apache Seata, 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

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache Seata (incubating). This issue affects Apache Seata (incubating): 2.4.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.5.0, which fixes the issue.

CVE-2025-53606 Affected Apache Seata Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.5.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.seata:seata-serializer-fury
maven/org.apache.seata/seata-serializer-fury
Maven
≥ 2.4.0
< 2.5.0
All 1 versions
2.4.0
2.5.0

References

NVD — CVE-2025-53606 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53606
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/incubator-seata/commit/d2a18aef82c08535e4134642070c39d98654f0f6
Apache Seata Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/incubator-seata
lists.apache.org/thread/ggfd72vvvxjo... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/ggfd72vvvxjozs81zbcls45zxg64pphx
Apache Seata Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/07/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53606?
CVE-2025-53606 is a security vulnerability in Apache Seata involving Deserialization of untrusted Data in Apache Seata Server under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Apache Seata versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.5.0 across affected packages: org.apache.seata:seata-serializer-fury.
What version fixes CVE-2025-53606?
Upgrading to 2.5.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is seata-serializer-fury affected?
Yes, org.apache.seata:seata-serializer-fury is affected in releases prior to 2.5.0. Upgrade your dependency to 2.5.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-53606?
CVE-2025-53606 is classified under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data (The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently ensuring that the resulting data will be valid.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-53606?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.seata'. 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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