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How the CVE Works
Apache Jena fails to validate file access paths in configuration files uploaded by administrators. Attackers with admin privileges can manipulate paths to read/write arbitrary files, leading to unauthorized access or remote code execution. The vulnerability stems from insufficient path sanitization when processing uploaded configs, allowing directory traversal (e.g., ../../malicious.conf). Exploitation requires admin access but can compromise server integrity.
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Platform: Apache Jena
Version: <= 5.4.0
Vulnerability: Path Traversal
Severity: High
Date: Jul 21, 2025
Prediction: Patch by Aug 2025
What Undercode Say
Check Jena version jena --version Temp mitigation (restrict uploads) chmod 600 /etc/jena/configs/
How Exploit
1. Authenticate as admin.
2. Upload malicious config with traversal path.
3. Trigger parsing to access `/etc/passwd`.
Protection from this CVE
- Upgrade to Jena 5.5.0.
- Restrict admin privileges.
- Audit config file permissions.
Impact
- Arbitrary file read/write.
- System compromise via RCE.
- Data exfiltration.
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Reported By: github.com
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