CVE-2025-53960
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-12-12
Last updated on: 2025-12-16
Assigner: Apache Software Foundation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| apache | streampark | From 2.0.0 (inc) to 2.1.7 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-1240 | To fulfill the need for a cryptographic primitive, the product implements a cryptographic algorithm using a non-standard, unproven, or disallowed/non-compliant cryptographic implementation. |
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AI Powered Q&A
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Users are recommended to upgrade Apache StreamPark to version 2.1.7, which fixes the issue of weak encryption keys.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability involves the use of weak encryption keys that can be compromised, leading to the leakage of sensitive information. Such a data breach could result in non-compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require adequate protection of sensitive data. Therefore, the vulnerability potentially undermines compliance by exposing sensitive data to unauthorized access.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability occurs because Apache StreamPark uses weak encryption keys that are either fixed or directly generated from user passwords when encrypting sensitive data. Attackers can exploit this by obtaining the keys through reverse engineering, code leaks, or guessing passwords, which allows them to decrypt the encrypted data and access sensitive information.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to the leakage of sensitive information since attackers can decrypt stored or transmitted encrypted data by obtaining the weak encryption keys. This compromises the confidentiality and security of your data.