Eclipse JGit up to 7.2.0.202503040940-r XML File Parser ManifestParser xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Eclipse JGit up to 7.2.0.202503040940-r. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function ManifestParser of the component XML File Parser. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-4949. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Eclipse JGit up to 7.2.0.202503040940-r. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ManifestParser of the component XML File Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Eclipse JGit versions 7.2.0.202503040940-r and older, the ManifestParser class used by the repo command and the AmazonS3 class used to implement the experimental amazons3 git transport protocol allowing to store git pack files in an Amazon S3 bucket, are vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks when parsing XML files. This vulnerability can lead to information disclosure, denial of service, and other security issues.

The advisory is shared at projects.eclipse.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-4949 since 05/19/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 271256 (Oracle Database Server (October 2025 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 7.2.1.202505142326-r eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (271256), EUVD (EUVD-2025-15988) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-2160). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • IBM App Connect Enterprise

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Nessus ID: 271256
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Server (October 2025 CPU)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: JGit 7.2.1.202505142326-r

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05/19/2025 🔍
05/21/2025 +2 days 🔍
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01/05/2026 +229 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: projects.eclipse.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-4949 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-4949
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-309841
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-2160 - IBM App Connect Enterprise: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Offenlegung von Informationen, Denial of Service, und einen nicht spezifizierten Angriff

Entryinfo

Created: 05/21/2025 09:15
Updated: 01/05/2026 19:56
Changes: 05/21/2025 09:15 (74), 05/23/2025 15:59 (1), 09/30/2025 23:16 (7), 10/14/2025 09:21 (11), 10/14/2025 09:28 (2), 10/24/2025 06:12 (2), 01/05/2026 19:56 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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