CVE-2025-53606CWE-502

Apache Seata (incubating): Deserialization of untrusted Data in Apache Seata Server

Critical · published August 8, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A sneaky deserialization flaw in Apache Seata could let attackers execute untrusted code! Think of it as a restaurant where a delivery driver drops off ingredients without checking their source. If the kitchen accepts everything without a second thought, they could end up cooking with rotten produce! If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to craft malicious data that the server would blindly process, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even full control of the system. It's like allowing a stranger to dictate the recipe for your secret sauce!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where a delivery driver drops off ingredients without checking their source. If the kitchen accepts everything without a second thought, they could end up cooking with rotten produce! This deserialization vulnerability in Apache Seata means that untrusted data can be executed on the server, leading to risk of remote code execution. It's a dangerous flaw that arises when the server fails to properly validate incoming data before deserializing it.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to craft malicious data that the server would blindly process, potentially leading to unauthorized access or even full control of the system. It's like allowing a stranger to dictate the recipe for your secret sauce! Upgrade Apache Seata to version 2.5.0 immediately to close this security gap. It's crucial to review any untrusted data inputs to ensure they are properly validated and sanitized as well. Don't wait—secure your system! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be on your way to securing your Seata setup in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00623 · 49.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-502 · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Published
2025-08-08T09:22Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 AUG 09:22Z
    Apache Seata (incubating): Deserialization of untrusted Data in Apache Seata Server
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