CVE-2025-30065: Apache Parquet Java remote code execution (CVSS 9.8)

Description

Schema parsing in the parquet-avro module of Apache Parquet 1.15.0 and previous versions allows bad actors to execute arbitrary code Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.15.1, which fixes the issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Apache Parquet Java< 1.15.1

Remediation

Fixed in

Apache Parquet Java≥ 1.15.1

Patch & vendor advisories

https://github.com/apache/parquet-java/pull/3169

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-30065Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/parquet-java/pull/3169Issue TrackingPatch
https://github.com/h3st4k3r/CVE-2025-30065/blob/main/POC-CVE-2025-30065-ParquetExploitGenerator.javaThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/mouadk/parquet-rce-poc-CVE-2025-30065/blob/main/src/main/java/com/evil/GenerateMaliciousParquetSSRF.javaThird Party Advisory
https://lists.apache.org/thread/okzqb3kn479gqzxm21gg5vqr35om9gw5Mailing ListRelease Notes
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43603091Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/max-severity-rce-flaw-discovered-in-widely-used-apache-parquet/ExploitPress/Media CoverageThird Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/04/01/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-30065 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-30065 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 43.6%.

How severe is CVE-2025-30065?

CVE-2025-30065 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 43.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-30065?

Affected products include Apache Parquet Java.

How do I fix CVE-2025-30065?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Parquet Java 1.15.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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