Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.hibernate/hibernate-validator

Q: What is CVE-2025-35036?

CVE-2025-35036 is a security vulnerability in Hibernate validator involving Hibernate Validator may interpolate user-supplied input in a constraint violation message with Expression Language under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').

Q: Which Hibernate validator versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 6.2.0.CR1, 7.0.0.CR1 across affected packages: org.hibernate.validator:hibernate-validator, org.hibernate:hibernate-validator.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2025-35036?

Upgrading to 6.2.0.CR1, 7.0.0.CR1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is hibernate-validator affected?

Yes, org.hibernate.validator:hibernate-validator is affected in releases prior to 6.2.0.CR1, 7.0.0.CR1. Upgrade your dependency to 6.2.0.CR1, 7.0.0.CR1 or later.

Q: What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-35036?

CVE-2025-35036 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-35036?

CVE-2025-35036 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (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.).

Q: How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-35036?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.hibernate.validator'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

PACKAGE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-7v6m-28jr-rg84

Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-35036 is a MODERATE (CVSS 7.3) hibernate validator may interpolate user-supplied vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Hibernate validator libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves hibernate validator may interpolate user-supplied input in a constraint violation message with expression language. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 6.2.0.CR1, 7.0.0.CR1.

6 Known Advisory Record(s)

Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:maven/org.hibernate/hibernate-validator

6 Known Advisory Record(s)

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

Advisory ID	CVE / NVD	Severity	Summary
GHSA-7v6m-28jr-rg84	CVE-2025-35036	MODERATE	Hibernate Validator may interpolate user-supplied input in a constraint violation message with Expression Language
GHSA-rmrm-75hp-phr2	CVE-2020-10693	MODERATE	Improper Input Validation in Hibernate Validator
GHSA-m8p2-495h-ccmh	CVE-2019-10219	MODERATE	The SafeHtml annotation in Hibernate-Validator does not properly guard against XSS attacks
GHSA-x83m-pf6f-pf9g	CVE-2023-1932	MODERATE	hibernate-validator Cross-site Scripting vulnerability
GHSA-845h-985r-jrqh	CVE-2014-3558	MODERATE	Improper Authentication in Hibernate Validator
GHSA-xxgp-pcfc-3vgc	CVE-2017-7536	HIGH	Privilege Escalation in Hibernate Validator

CVE-2025-35036 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-35036

GHSA Identifier GHSA-7v6m-28jr-rg84

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.3

CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Affected Product Hibernate validator

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2025-06-03

Last Updated 2025-09-12

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.3

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

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality Low (C:L)

Integrity Low (I:L)

Availability Low (A:L)

How to Fix CVE-2025-35036

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Hibernate validator 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.hibernate.validator:hibernate-validator fixed: 6.2.0.CR1

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.hibernate.validator</groupId>
    <artifactId>hibernate-validator</artifactId>
    <version>6.2.0.CR1</version>
</dependency>

org.hibernate.validator:hibernate-validator fixed: 7.0.0.CR1

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.hibernate.validator</groupId>
    <artifactId>hibernate-validator</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.0.CR1</version>
</dependency>

org.hibernate:hibernate-validator fixed: 6.2.0.CR1

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.hibernate</groupId>
    <artifactId>hibernate-validator</artifactId>
    <version>6.2.0.CR1</version>
</dependency>

org.hibernate:hibernate-validator fixed: 7.0.0.CR1

<dependency>
    <groupId>org.hibernate</groupId>
    <artifactId>hibernate-validator</artifactId>
    <version>7.0.0.CR1</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.hibernate.validator

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2025-35036, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.hibernate.validator

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Hibernate validator in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 6.2.0.CR1), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.hibernate.validator 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 Hibernate validator, 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

Hibernate Validator before 6.2.0 and 7.0.0, by default and depending how it is used, may interpolate user-supplied input in a constraint violation message with Expression Language. This could allow an attacker to access sensitive information or execute arbitrary Java code. Hibernate Validator as of 6.2.0 and 7.0.0 no longer interpolates custom constraint violation messages with Expression Language and strongly recommends not allowing user-supplied input in constraint violation messages. CVE-2020-5245 and CVE-2025-4428 are examples of related, downstream vulnerabilities involving Expression Language intepolation of user-supplied data.

CVE-2025-35036 Affected Hibernate validator Versions

4 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

6.2.0.CR17.0.0.CR1

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
org.hibernate.validator:hibernate-validator maven/org.hibernate.validator/hibernate-validator	Maven	< 6.2.0.CR1	6.2.0.CR1
org.hibernate.validator:hibernate-validator maven/org.hibernate.validator/hibernate-validator	Maven	≥ 7.0.0.Alpha1 < 7.0.0.CR1	7.0.0.CR1
org.hibernate:hibernate-validator maven/org.hibernate/hibernate-validator	Maven	< 6.2.0.CR1	6.2.0.CR1
org.hibernate:hibernate-validator maven/org.hibernate/hibernate-validator	Maven	≥ 7.0.0.Alpha1 < 7.0.0.CR1	7.0.0.CR1

References

NVD — CVE-2025-35036 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-35036

Hibernate validator Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/pull/1138

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/05f795bb7cf18856004f40e5042709e550ed0d6e

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/254858d9dcc4e7cd775d1b0f47f482218077c5e1

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/d2db40b9e7d22c7a0b44d7665242dfc7b4d14d78

Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT

https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/commit/e076293b0ee1bfa97b6e67d05ad9eee1ad77e893

docs.jboss.org/hibernate/stable/va... WEB

https://docs.jboss.org/hibernate/stable/validator/reference/en-US/html_single/#section-hibernateconstraintvalidatorcontext

Hibernate validator Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator

Hibernate validator Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/hibernate/hibernate-validator/compare/6.1.7.Final...6.2.0.Final

hibernate.atlassian.net/browse/hv-1816 WEB

https://hibernate.atlassian.net/browse/HV-1816

hibernate.org/validator/documenta... WEB

https://hibernate.org/validator/documentation/migration-guide/#6-2-0-cr1

in.relation.to/2021/01/06/hibernat... WEB

https://in.relation.to/2021/01/06/hibernate-validator-700-62-final-released/#expression-language

labs.watchtowr.com/expression-payloads... WEB

https://labs.watchtowr.com/expression-payloads-meet-mayhem-cve-2025-4427-and-cve-2025-4428

CVE Official Record — CVE-2025-35036 CVE

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-5245

CVE Official Record — CVE-2025-35036 CVE

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-4428

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-35036?

CVE-2025-35036 is a security vulnerability in Hibernate validator involving Hibernate Validator may interpolate user-supplied input in a constraint violation message with Expression Language under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').

Which Hibernate validator versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 6.2.0.CR1, 7.0.0.CR1 across affected packages: org.hibernate.validator:hibernate-validator, org.hibernate:hibernate-validator.

What version fixes CVE-2025-35036?

Upgrading to 6.2.0.CR1, 7.0.0.CR1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is hibernate-validator affected?

Yes, org.hibernate.validator:hibernate-validator is affected in releases prior to 6.2.0.CR1, 7.0.0.CR1. Upgrade your dependency to 6.2.0.CR1, 7.0.0.CR1 or later.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-35036?

CVE-2025-35036 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-35036?

CVE-2025-35036 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (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.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2025-35036?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.hibernate.validator'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema

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CVSS V3

7.3 MODERATE

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)

Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)

Privileges Required None (PR:N)

User Interaction None (UI:N)

Scope Unchanged (S:U)

Confidentiality Low (C:L)

Integrity Low (I:L)

Availability Low (A:L)

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-7v6m-28jr-rg84
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2025-06-03 21:30
Last Modified: 2025-09-12 20:17
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2025/06/GHSA-7v6m-28jr-rg84/GHSA-7v6m-28jr-rg84.json