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How the CVE Works
CVE-2025-50151 exploits improper validation of file access paths in Apache Jena (up to v5.4.0). Administrators can upload configuration files containing malicious paths, allowing attackers to overwrite or read arbitrary system files. The vulnerability stems from insufficient sanitization of user-supplied paths in configuration uploads, leading to unauthorized file system access. Apache Jena 5.5.0 fixes this by restricting arbitrary uploads.
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Platform: Apache Jena
Version: ≤5.4.0
Vulnerability: Arbitrary file upload
Severity: Critical
Date: 07/21/2025
Prediction: Patch by 08/15/2025
What Undercode Say
Check Jena version jena --version Mitigation command (upgrade) wget https://archive.apache.org/dist/jena/binaries/apache-jena-5.5.0.tar.gz
How Exploit
1. Admin uploads malicious config.
2. Attacker manipulates file paths.
3. Arbitrary file read/write executed.
Protection from this CVE
- Upgrade to Jena 5.5.0.
- Restrict admin upload privileges.
- Validate file paths in configs.
Impact
- Remote code execution.
- Sensitive data leakage.
- System compromise.
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Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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