Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/com.typesafe.akka/akka-cluster-metrics_2.13

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-358m-fq53-hp87
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-53393 is a MODERATE (CVSS 6.0) akka-cluster-metrics uses java serialization for vulnerability (CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data) affecting Akka cluster metrics 3 libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves akka-cluster-metrics uses java serialization for cluster metrics. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/com.typesafe.akka/akka-cluster-metrics_2.13

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/com.typesafe.akka/akka-cluster-metrics_2.13. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-358m-fq53-hp87 CVE-2025-53393 MODERATE akka-cluster-metrics uses Java serialization for cluster metrics

CVE-2025-53393 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-53393
GHSA Identifier GHSA-358m-fq53-hp87
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.0
CWE Classification CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affected Product Akka cluster metrics 3
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 6.0

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-53393

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Akka cluster metrics 3 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

com.typesafe.akka:akka-cluster-metrics_3 fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.typesafe.akka</groupId>
    <artifactId>akka-cluster-metrics_3</artifactId>
    <version>Latest secure release</version>
</dependency>
com.typesafe.akka:akka-cluster-metrics_2.13 fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>com.typesafe.akka</groupId>
    <artifactId>akka-cluster-metrics_2.13</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=com.typesafe.akka

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-53393, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.typesafe.akka

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Akka cluster metrics 3 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=com.typesafe.akka 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 Akka cluster metrics 3, 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

In Akka through 2.10.6, akka-cluster-metrics uses Java serialization for cluster metrics.

CVE-2025-53393 Affected Akka cluster metrics 3 Versions

2 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
com.typesafe.akka:akka-cluster-metrics_3
maven/com.typesafe.akka/akka-cluster-metrics_3
Maven
≤ 2.10.6
com.typesafe.akka:akka-cluster-metrics_2.13
maven/com.typesafe.akka/akka-cluster-metrics_2.13
Maven
≤ 2.10.6

References

NVD — CVE-2025-53393 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53393
Akka cluster metrics 3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/akka/akka/pull/32748
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/akka/akka/commit/d69a082abfa26ccc076f090a6486ccfee9d7c481
Akka cluster metrics 3 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/akka/akka

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53393?
CVE-2025-53393 is a security vulnerability in Akka cluster metrics 3 involving akka-cluster-metrics uses Java serialization for cluster metrics under CWE-502: Deserialization of Untrusted Data.
Which Akka cluster metrics 3 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: com.typesafe.akka:akka-cluster-metrics_3, com.typesafe.akka:akka-cluster-metrics_2.13.
What version fixes CVE-2025-53393?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is akka-cluster-metrics_3 affected?
Yes, com.typesafe.akka:akka-cluster-metrics_3 is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
Is akka-cluster-metrics_2.13 affected?
Yes, com.typesafe.akka:akka-cluster-metrics_2.13 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-2025-53393?
CVE-2025-53393 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.0 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-53393?
CVE-2025-53393 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-2025-53393?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=com.typesafe.akka'. 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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