JenaApplication · Apache
CVE-2025-50151
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedFile access paths in configuration files uploaded by users with administrator access are not validated. This issue affects Apache Jena version up to 5.4.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.5.0, which does not allow arbitrary configuration upload.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceApache Jena versions up to 5.4.0 lack proper path validation when processing configuration files uploaded by administrators. This allows administrators to specify arbitrary file access paths in uploaded configurations, potentially enabling path traversal attacks to access sensitive files outside intended directories.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data
JenaApplication
< 5.5.0CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify the installed Apache Jena versionLocate the Jena jar file or check the software bill of materials (SBOM). Run 'java -jar jena-core.jar --version' or inspect the WAR/jar file metadata (MANIFEST.MF) for the version string.Affected if The version is below 5.5.0 (e.g., 5.4.0, 5.3.0, etc.)
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Determine if the admin/configuration upload interface is exposedCheck the deployment configuration (web.xml, server.xml, or equivalent) for servlets or endpoints that handle configuration file uploads. Look for routes such as /upload, /config, /admin, or similar paths.Affected if An HTTP endpoint that accepts file uploads from administrators is accessible on the network or localhost.
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Verify if administrator accounts exist and can upload filesReview the user authentication configuration (e.g., users.properties, shiro.ini, or the configured security realm) to confirm administrator-level accounts are defined and have access to upload functionality.Affected if At least one administrator-level user account is defined with permission to upload configuration files to the system.
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Inspect existing configuration files for path traversal patternsExamine any uploaded configuration files present in the configuration directory. Look for patterns like '../' in file paths, absolute paths (/etc/, C:\), or unusual path references that could indicate path traversal attempts.Affected if Configuration files contain '../' sequences, absolute file paths outside the expected Jena data directory, or references to sensitive system files.
You are affected if your Apache Jena version is below 5.5.0 AND an administrator-accessible file upload endpoint exists in your deployment.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped5.5.0
Upgrade to Apache Jena 5.5.0 which implements proper validation of file access paths in configuration uploads. If immediate upgrade is not possible, restrict administrator configuration upload privileges and monitor for suspicious configuration files.
5.5.0
- Download Apache Jena version 5.5.0 from the official Apache Jena distribution repository
- Replace the existing Jena installation with version 5.5.0
- Restart any services or applications using Apache Jena
- Verify that configuration file uploads no longer allow arbitrary file access paths
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
Fix this in Jena
Scoped from the published advisory
- Consultation4.0 h
- Implementation4.0 h
- Testing12.0 h
- Review / QA4.0 h
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
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- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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