CVE-2025-57738: syncope (CVSS 7.2)

Description

Apache Syncope offers the ability to extend / customize the base behavior on every deployment by allowing to provide custom implementations of a few Java interfaces; such implementations can be provided either as Java or Groovy classes, with the latter being particularly attractive as the machinery is set for runtime reload. Such a feature has been available for a while, but recently it was discovered that a malicious administrator can inject Groovy code that can be executed remotely by a running Apache Syncope Core instance. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.14 / 4.0.2, which fix this issue by forcing the Groovy code to run in a sandbox.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-653 CWE-653

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
apache	syncope	2.1.0 — 3.0.14
apache	syncope	4.0.0 — 4.0.2

References

Other References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/x7cv6xv7z76y49grdr1hgj1pzw5zbby6 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/10/20/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-57738? +

Apache Syncope offers the ability to extend / customize the base behavior on every deployment by allowing to provide custom implementations of a few Java interfaces; such implementations can be provided either as Java or Groovy classes, with the latter being particularly attractive as the machinery is set for runtime reload. Such a feature has been available for a while, but recently it was discovered that a malicious administrator can inject Groovy code that can be executed remotely by a running Apache Syncope Core instance. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.14 / 4.0.2, which fix this issue by forcing the Groovy code to run in a sandbox. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-57738? +

CVE-2025-57738 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-57738? +

CVE-2025-57738 affects products from apache, specifically: syncope. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-57738? +

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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