CVE-2025-33042
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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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
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
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- Status
- Analyzed
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