Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.apache.oozie/oozie-core

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fmxw-76xq-cmqq
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-26796 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Oozie core libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves apache oozie cross-site scripting (xss). Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

3 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.apache.oozie/oozie-core

3 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-fmxw-76xq-cmqq CVE-2025-26796 MODERATE Apache Oozie Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
GHSA-2fx6-r6qx-3c7h CVE-2017-15712 MODERATE Path Traversal in Apache Oozie
GHSA-wg5w-vv93-3f7w CVE-2018-11799 MODERATE Moderate severity vulnerability that affects org.apache.oozie:oozie-core

CVE-2025-26796 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-26796
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fmxw-76xq-cmqq
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Oozie core
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

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:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-26796

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Oozie core 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.oozie:oozie-core fixed: Latest secure release 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.apache.oozie</groupId>
    <artifactId>oozie-core</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=org.apache.oozie

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-26796, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Oozie core 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=org.apache.oozie 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-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Oozie core, 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

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Apache Oozie. This issue affects Apache Oozie: all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

CVE-2025-26796 Affected Oozie core Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.apache.oozie:oozie-core
maven/org.apache.oozie/oozie-core
Maven
≤ 5.2.1

References

NVD — CVE-2025-26796 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-26796
Oozie core Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/apache/oozie
lists.apache.org/thread/fzrmsslnrpl0... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread/fzrmsslnrpl0vpp0jr73fosmfjv4omdq
Oozie core Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/03/21/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-26796?
CVE-2025-26796 is a security vulnerability in Oozie core involving Apache Oozie Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Oozie core versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: org.apache.oozie:oozie-core.
What version fixes CVE-2025-26796?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is oozie-core affected?
Yes, org.apache.oozie:oozie-core 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-2025-26796?
CVE-2025-26796 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-26796?
CVE-2025-26796 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-26796?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.apache.oozie'. 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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