Vulnerability Description
PMD is an extensible multilanguage static code analyzer. The passphrase for the PMD and PMD Designer release signing keys are included in jar published to Maven Central. The private key itself is not known to have been compromised itself, but given its passphrase is, it must also be considered potentially compromised. As a mitigation, both compromised keys have been revoked so that no future use of the keys are possible. Note, that the published artifacts in Maven Central under the group id net.sourceforge.pmd are not compromised and the signatures are valid.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/pmd/pmd-designer/commit/1548f5f27ba2981b890827fecbd0612fa70a0
- https://github.com/pmd/pmd-designer/commit/e87a45312753ec46b3e5576c6f6ac1f7de2f5
- https://github.com/pmd/pmd/security/advisories/GHSA-88m4-h43f-wx84
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-23215?
CVE-2025-23215 is a documented vulnerability. PMD is an extensible multilanguage static code analyzer. The passphrase for the PMD and PMD Designer release signing keys are included in jar published to Maven Central. The private key itself is not ...
How severe is CVE-2025-23215?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2025-23215. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-23215?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.