CVE-2025-50151: jena Input Validation Flaw — Fix

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	jena	< 5.5.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://lists.apache.org/thread/12gks5z40gh9bszn1xk8mz34gz586xss

Other References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/07/21/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-50151? +

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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-50151? +

CVE-2025-50151 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-50151? +

CVE-2025-50151 affects products from apache, specifically: jena. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-50151? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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