Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.avro/avro-compiler
PACKAGECVE-2025-33042 is a MODERATE apache avro java sdk is vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Avro compiler libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache avro java sdk is vulnerable to code injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.12.1, 1.11.5.
pkg:maven/org.apache.avro/avro-compiler
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.avro/avro-compiler. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-rp46-r563-jrc7 | CVE-2025-33042 | MODERATE | Apache Avro Java SDK is Vulnerable to Code Injection |
CVE-2025-33042 at a Glance
How to Fix CVE-2025-33042
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Avro compiler dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.avro</groupId>
<artifactId>avro-compiler</artifactId>
<version>1.12.1</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.apache.avro</groupId>
<artifactId>avro-compiler</artifactId>
<version>1.11.5</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.avroHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-33042, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.avroAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Avro compiler in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.12.1), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.avro 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Avro compiler, 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
CVE-2025-33042 Affected Avro compiler Versions
2 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.apache.avro:avro-compiler
|
Maven |
≥ 1.12.0
< 1.12.1
All 1 versions
1.12.0
|
1.12.1
|
|
org.apache.avro:avro-compiler
|
Maven |
< 1.11.5
|
1.11.5
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-rp46-r563-jrc7",
"modified" : "2026-06-05T14:25:54Z",
"published" : "2026-02-13T12:31:21Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2025-33042" ],
"summary" : "Apache Avro Java SDK is Vulnerable to Code Injection",
"details" : "Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache Avro Java SDK when generating specific records from untrusted Avro schemas.\n\nThis issue affects Apache Avro Java SDK: all versions through 1.11.4 and version 1.12.0.\n\nUsers are recommended to upgrade to version 1.12.1 or 1.11.5, which fix the issue.",
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"url" : "https://github.com/apache/avro/pull/3150"
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"url" : "https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/AVRO-4053"
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"url" : "https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JAVA-ORGAPACHEAVRO-15282783"
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