CVE-2025-57738
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Publication date: 2025-10-20

Last updated on: 2025-11-04

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Apache Syncope offers the ability to extend / customize the base behavior on every deployment by allowing to provide custom implementations of a few Java interfaces; such implementations can be provided either as Java or Groovy classes, with the latter being particularly attractive as the machinery is set for runtime reload. Such a feature has been available for a while, but recently it was discovered that a malicious administrator can inject Groovy code that can be executed remotely by a running Apache Syncope Core instance. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.14 / 4.0.2, which fix this issue by forcing the Groovy code to run in a sandbox.
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Published
2025-10-20
Last Modified
2025-11-04
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2026-06-16
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2025-10-20
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-57738
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache syncope From 2.1.0 (inc) to 3.0.14 (exc)
apache syncope From 4.0.0 (inc) to 4.0.2 (exc)
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CWE-653 The product does not properly compartmentalize or isolate functionality, processes, or resources that require different privilege levels, rights, or permissions.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Apache Syncope allows a malicious administrator to inject Groovy code that can be executed remotely by the running Apache Syncope Core instance. The issue arises because the system permits custom implementations of Java interfaces using Groovy classes, which can be reloaded at runtime. Without proper sandboxing, this enables remote code execution through injected Groovy scripts.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to remote code execution by a malicious administrator, potentially allowing unauthorized control over the Apache Syncope Core instance. This could result in unauthorized access, data manipulation, or disruption of services.

Mitigation Strategies

Users are recommended to upgrade Apache Syncope to version 3.0.14 or 4.0.2, which fix this issue by forcing the Groovy code to run in a sandbox.

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