Apache Jena up to 5.4.0 Configuration File unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apache Jena up to 5.4.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2025-50151. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache Jena up to 5.4.0. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Configuration File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

File access paths in configuration files uploaded by users with administrator access are not validated. This issue affects Apache Jena version up to 5.4.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.5.0, which does not allow arbitrary configuration upload.

The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-50151 since 06/13/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/29/2025). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1608.002 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 5.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-22072). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Jena 5.5.0

Timelineinfo

06/13/2025 CVE reserved
07/21/2025 +38 days Advisory disclosed
07/21/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/29/2025 +8 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-50151 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-50151
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-317081
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/21/2025 09:39
Updated: 07/29/2025 17:39
Changes: 07/21/2025 09:39 (53), 07/21/2025 12:22 (1), 07/21/2025 14:19 (1), 07/29/2025 17:39 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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