Vulnerability Description
In Eclipse JGit versions 7.2.0.202503040940-r and older, the ManifestParser class used by the repo command and the AmazonS3 class used to implement the experimental amazons3 git transport protocol allowing to store git pack files in an Amazon S3 bucket, are vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks when parsing XML files. This vulnerability can lead to information disclosure, denial of service, and other security issues.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Eclipse | Jgit | < 5.13.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/cve-assignement/-/issues/64Issue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/vulnerability-reports/-/issues/281ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.jgit/releases/5.13.4Release Notes
- https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.jgit/releases/6.10.1Release Notes
- https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.jgit/releases/7.0.1Release Notes
- https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.jgit/releases/7.1.1Release Notes
- https://projects.eclipse.org/projects/technology.jgit/releases/7.2.1Release Notes
- https://gitlab.eclipse.org/security/vulnerability-reports/-/issues/281ExploitIssue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-4949?
CVE-2025-4949 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). In Eclipse JGit versions 7.2.0.202503040940-r and older, the ManifestParser class used by the repo command and the AmazonS3 class used to implement the experimental amazons3 git transport protocol all...
How severe is CVE-2025-4949?
CVE-2025-4949 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-4949?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Eclipse Jgit.