How to fix CVE-2025-59954?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Validate that input sanitization is in place for all user-controlled parameters.

Is Java affected by CVE-2025-59954?

Organizations using Knowage face critical risk from CVE-2025-59954, a code injection vulnerability rated CVSS 9.3. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise.

CVE-2025-59954

CRITICAL

2025-09-30 [email protected]

9.3

CVSS 4.0

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:15 vuln.today

Patch Released

Mar 28, 2026 - 19:15 nvd

Patch available

PoC Detected

Oct 08, 2025 - 15:08 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Sep 30, 2025 - 11:37 nvd

CRITICAL 9.3

Description

Knowage is an open source analytics and business intelligence suite. Versions 8.1.26 and below are vulnerable to Remote Code Exection through using an unsafe org.apache.commons.jxpath.JXPathContext in MetaService.java service. This issue is fixed in version 8.1.27.

Analysis

Knowage is an open source analytics and business intelligence suite. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical Context

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. Knowage is an open source analytics and business intelligence suite. Versions 8.1.26 and below are vulnerable to Remote Code Exection through using an unsafe org.apache.commons.jxpath.JXPathContext in MetaService.java service. This issue is fixed in version 8.1.27. Affected products include: Eng Knowage. Version information: version 8.1.27..

Affected Products

Eng Knowage.

Remediation

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: +0.1

CVSS: +46

POC: +20

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