Vulnerability in Apache Apisix
CVE-2025-27446
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in Apache APISIX(java-plugin-runner). Local listening file permissions in APISIX plugin runner allow a local attacker to elevate privileges. This issue affects Apache APISIX(java-plugin-runner): from 0.2.0 through 0.5.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.6.0 or higher, which fixes the issue.
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (8.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 8th percentile — 8.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: +0.000
Affected products
- Apache Apisix
- Apache Software Foundation Apisix Java Plugin Runner — versions 0.2.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- lists.apache.org/thread/qwxnxolt0j5nvjfpr0mlz6h7nrtvyzng (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-27446?
- CVE-2025-27446 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Apisix, classified under Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-07-06.
- How severe is CVE-2025-27446?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.