CVE-2025-27446: Apache APISIX Java Plugin Runner: Local listening file permissions in APISIX plugin runner allow a local attacker to elevate privileges

Published Jul 6, 2025
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Updated

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in Apache APISIX(java-plugin-runner).

Local listening file permissions in APISIX plugin runner allow a local attacker to elevate privileges. This issue affects Apache APISIX(java-plugin-runner): from 0.2.0 through 0.5.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.6.0 or higher, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache APISIX Java Plugin Runner>=0.2.0<=0.5.0
Apache APISIX>=0.2<=0.5

Event History

Jul 6, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:05 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27446?

CVE-2025-27446 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How does CVE-2025-27446 affect Apache APISIX?

CVE-2025-27446 allows local attackers to gain elevated privileges due to incorrect permissions in the local listening file of the Apache APISIX java-plugin-runner.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-27446?

To mitigate CVE-2025-27446, update Apache APISIX (java-plugin-runner) to version 0.5.0 or later, ensuring proper file permissions.

4

What versions of Apache APISIX are affected by CVE-2025-27446?

CVE-2025-27446 affects Apache APISIX (java-plugin-runner) versions from 0.2.0 to 0.5.0, inclusive.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2025-27446?

Any user or organization using the affected versions of Apache APISIX (java-plugin-runner) is at risk of privilege escalation due to CVE-2025-27446.

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