Apache Jackrabbit up to 2.20.16/2.22.0/2.23.1-beta xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apache Jackrabbit up to 2.20.16/2.22.0/2.23.1-beta and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes xml external entity reference. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2025-53689. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Jackrabbit up to 2.20.16/2.22.0/2.23.1-beta. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part. 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:

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.

The weakness was presented by Dylan Pindur and Adam Kues. The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-53689 since 07/08/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 298174 (Atlassian Confluence 7.13 < 9.2.11 / 9.3.1 < 10.1.0 (CONFSERVER-101827)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 2.20.17, 2.22.1 or 2.23.2-beta eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (298174), EUVD (EUVD-2025-21327) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1547). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Apache Jackrabbit Oak

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 298174
Nessus Name: Atlassian Confluence 7.13 < 9.2.11 / 9.3.1 < 10.1.0 (CONFSERVER-101827)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Jackrabbit 2.20.17/2.22.1/2.23.2-beta

Timelineinfo

07/08/2025 CVE reserved
07/14/2025 +6 days Advisory disclosed
07/14/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
02/06/2026 +207 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Researcher: Dylan Pindur, Adam Kues
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-53689 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-53689
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-316333
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1547 - Apache Jackrabbit Oak: Schwachstelle erm&ouml;glicht Offenlegung von Informationen

Entryinfo

Created: 07/14/2025 14:23
Updated: 02/06/2026 20:02
Changes: 07/14/2025 14:23 (55), 07/14/2025 14:52 (1), 07/14/2025 15:38 (1), 07/15/2025 11:02 (7), 02/06/2026 20:02 (2)
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