XXE in Apache Jackrabbit
CVE-2025-53689
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 (J…
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
EPSS: 0.005 (37.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Jackrabbit — versions 2.22.0, 2.23.0, 2.23.1
- Apache Software Foundation Jackrabbit — versions 2.20.0, 2.22.0, 2.23.0-beta
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-53689?
- CVE-2025-53689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Jackrabbit, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-07-14.
- How severe is CVE-2025-53689?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-53689 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.