CVE-2025-33042

Name: CVE-2025-33042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-13T12:16:07.57+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-33042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache Avro Java SDK when generating specific records from untrusted Avro schemas. This issue affects Apache Avro Java SDK: all versions through 1.11.4 and version 1.12.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.12.1 or 1.11.5, which fix the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in Apache Avro Java SDK when generating specific records from untrusted Avro schemas. This issue affects Apache Avro Java SDK: all versions through 1.11.4 and version 1.12.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.12.1 or 1.11.5, which fix the issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Avro	< 1.11.5
Apache	Avro	1.12.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/fy88wmgf1lj9479vrpt12cv8x73lroj1Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/12/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-33042?

How severe is CVE-2025-33042?

CVE-2025-33042 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33042?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST