Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Avro | < 1.11.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/fy88wmgf1lj9479vrpt12cv8x73lroj1Mailing ListVendor AdvisoryIssue Tracking
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/02/12/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-33042?
CVE-2025-33042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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: ...
How severe is CVE-2025-33042?
CVE-2025-33042 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-33042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Avro.