Vulnerability Description
Apache Syncope can be configured to store the user password values in the internal database with AES encryption, though this is not the default option. When AES is configured, the default key value, hard-coded in the source code, is always used. This allows a malicious attacker, once obtained access to the internal database content, to reconstruct the original cleartext password values. This is not affecting encrypted plain attributes, whose values are also stored using AES encryption. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.0.15 / 4.0.3, which fix this issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Syncope | >= 2.1.0, <= 2.1.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/fjh0tb0d1xkbphc5ogdsc348ppz88ctsMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/11/24/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-65998?
CVE-2025-65998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Apache Syncope can be configured to store the user password values in the internal database with AES encryption, though this is not the default option. When AES is configured, the default key value, ...
How severe is CVE-2025-65998?
CVE-2025-65998 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-65998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Syncope.