CVE-2025-2251: A security flaw exists in WildFly and JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) within the Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) remote invocation mechanism. T...

Description

A security flaw exists in WildFly and JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) within the Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) remote invocation mechanism. This vulnerability stems from untrusted data deserialization handled by JBoss Marshalling. This flaw allows an attacker to send a specially crafted serialized object, leading to remote code execution without requiring authentication.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 26, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2251?

A security flaw exists in WildFly and JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) within the Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) remote invocation mechanism. This vulnerability stems from untrusted data deserialization handled by JBoss Marshalling. This flaw allows an attacker to send a specially crafted serialized object, leading to remote code execution without requiring authentication.

How severe is CVE-2025-2251?

CVE-2025-2251 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-2251?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.