Apache Commons Lang up to 2.6/3.17.x ClassUtils.getClass recursion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apache Commons Lang up to 2.6/3.17.x. This affects the function ClassUtils.getClass. The manipulation results in recursion. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-48924. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apache Commons Lang up to 2.6/3.17.x. Affected is the function ClassUtils.getClass. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a recursion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-674. The product does not properly control the amount of recursion that takes place, consuming excessive resources, such as allocated memory or the program stack. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Uncontrolled Recursion vulnerability in Apache Commons Lang. This issue affects Apache Commons Lang: Starting with commons-lang:commons-lang 2.0 to 2.6, and, from org.apache.commons:commons-lang3 3.0 before 3.18.0. The methods ClassUtils.getClass(...) can throw StackOverflowError on very long inputs. Because an Error is usually not handled by applications and libraries, a StackOverflowError could cause an application to stop. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.18.0, which fixes the issue.

The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-48924 since 05/28/2025. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 243262 (Debian dla-4262 : libcommons-lang-java - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 3.18.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (243262), EUVD (EUVD-2025-21159) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1540). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus
  • IBM Operational Decision Manager
  • IBM SPSS
  • IBM Security Guardium
  • IBM DB2
  • SUSE openSUSE
  • IBM License Metric Tool
  • IBM App Connect Enterprise
  • IBM InfoSphere Information Server
  • IBM Integration Bus
  • Apache Commons
  • IBM Sterling Connect:Direct
  • SOS GmbH JobScheduler
  • Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform
  • Open Source Vaadin
  • Open Source Keycloak
  • Absolute Secure Access
  • SAS Institute Base SAS
  • HCL Commerce
  • IBM Storage Scale
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway
  • RealObjects PDFreactor

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Recursion
CWE: CWE-674 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 243262
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4262 : libcommons-lang-java - security update

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Commons Lang 3.18.0

Timelineinfo

05/28/2025 CVE reserved
07/11/2025 +44 days Advisory disclosed
07/11/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/29/2026 +202 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-48924 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-48924
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-316170
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1540 - Apache Commons Lang: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2025 20:30
Updated: 01/29/2026 10:22
Changes: 07/11/2025 20:30 (54), 07/14/2025 20:54 (1), 07/14/2025 21:41 (7), 07/28/2025 19:52 (1), 08/02/2025 01:15 (2), 09/01/2025 10:08 (1), 12/04/2025 14:56 (1), 01/29/2026 10:22 (1)
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