CVE-2025-3986: Apereo CAS CasConfigurationMetadataServerController.java redos

Published Apr 27, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in Apereo CAS 5.2.6. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file cas-5.2.6\core\cas-server-core-configuration-metadata-repository\src\main\java\org\apereo\cas\metadata\rest\CasConfigurationMetadataServerController.java. The manipulation of the argument Name leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apereo CAS
maven/org.apereo.cas:cas-server-core-configuration-metadata-repository<=5.2.6
Apereo Central Authentication Service=5.2.6

Event History

Apr 27, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
Affected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·09:34 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-3986?

CVE-2025-3986 has been declared as problematic, indicating a potential risk to the Apereo CAS 5.2.6 software.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-3986?

To fix CVE-2025-3986, it is recommended to update Apereo CAS to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-3986?

CVE-2025-3986 affects Apereo CAS version 5.2.6.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-3986?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-3986 may include unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive configuration metadata.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-3986?

Currently, there are no widely recognized workarounds for CVE-2025-3986, making an update essential for mitigation.

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