Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-spi-commons

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-44c3-38h8-9fh9
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-53689 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) apache jackrabbit vulnerable to blind vulnerability (CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference) affecting Jackrabbit spi commons libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache jackrabbit vulnerable to blind xxe attack due to insecure document build. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.20.17, 2.22.1, 2.23.2-beta.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-spi-commons

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-spi-commons. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-44c3-38h8-9fh9 CVE-2025-53689 HIGH Apache Jackrabbit vulnerable to blind XXE attack due to insecure document build

CVE-2025-53689 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-53689
GHSA Identifier GHSA-44c3-38h8-9fh9
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8
CWE Classification CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Affected Product Jackrabbit spi commons
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:3.1/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-2025-53689

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Jackrabbit spi commons 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.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-spi-commons fixed: 2.20.17 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-spi-commons</artifactId>
    <version>2.20.17</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-spi-commons fixed: 2.22.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-spi-commons</artifactId>
    <version>2.22.1</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-spi-commons fixed: 2.23.2-beta 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-spi-commons</artifactId>
    <version>2.23.2-beta</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core fixed: 2.23.2-beta 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.23.2-beta</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core fixed: 2.20.17 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.20.17</version>
</dependency>
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core fixed: 2.22.1 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.jackrabbit</groupId>
    <artifactId>jackrabbit-core</artifactId>
    <version>2.22.1</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.jackrabbit

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-53689, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Jackrabbit spi commons in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.20.17), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.jackrabbit 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-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference, where the product processes an xml document that can contain xml entities with uris that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. In Jackrabbit spi commons, 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

Blind XXE vulnerabilities in jackrabbit-spi-commons and jackrabbit-core in Apache Jackrabbit < 2.23.2 due to usage of an unsecured document build to load privileges. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 2.20.17 (Java 8), 2.22.1 (Java 11) or 2.23.2 (Java 11, beta versions), which fix this issue. Earlier versions (up to 2.20.16) are not supported anymore, thus users should update to the respective supported version.

CVE-2025-53689 Affected Jackrabbit spi commons Versions

6 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.20.172.22.12.23.2-beta
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-spi-commons
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-spi-commons
Maven
≥ 2.20.0
< 2.20.17
2.20.17
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-spi-commons
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-spi-commons
Maven
≥ 2.22.0
< 2.22.1
2.22.1
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-spi-commons
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-spi-commons
Maven
≥ 2.23.0-beta
< 2.23.2-beta
2.23.2-beta
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-core
Maven
≥ 2.23.0-beta
< 2.23.2-beta
2.23.2-beta
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-core
Maven
≥ 2.20.0
< 2.20.17
2.20.17
org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core
maven/org.apache.jackrabbit/jackrabbit-core
Maven
≥ 2.22.0
< 2.22.1
2.22.1

References

NVD — CVE-2025-53689 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-53689
Jackrabbit spi commons Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit/pull/263/commits/02786c0a01838580252bdab79bfa54026c30294e
Jackrabbit spi commons Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/jackrabbit
lists.apache.org/thread/5pf9n76ny13p... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/5pf9n76ny13pzzk765og2h3gxdxw7p24
Jackrabbit spi commons Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/14/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-53689?
CVE-2025-53689 is a security vulnerability in Jackrabbit spi commons involving Apache Jackrabbit vulnerable to blind XXE attack due to insecure document build under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference.
Which Jackrabbit spi commons versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.20.17, 2.22.1, 2.23.2-beta across affected packages: org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-spi-commons, org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core.
What version fixes CVE-2025-53689?
Upgrading to 2.20.17, 2.22.1, 2.23.2-beta (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is jackrabbit-spi-commons affected?
Yes, org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-spi-commons is affected in releases prior to 2.20.17, 2.22.1, 2.23.2-beta. Upgrade your dependency to 2.20.17, 2.22.1, 2.23.2-beta or later.
Is jackrabbit-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core is affected in releases prior to 2.23.2-beta, 2.20.17, 2.22.1. Upgrade your dependency to 2.23.2-beta, 2.20.17, 2.22.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-53689?
CVE-2025-53689 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-53689?
CVE-2025-53689 is classified under CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-53689?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.jackrabbit'. 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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