CVE-2025-32897: Apache Seata insecure deserialization (CVSS 9.8)

Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache Seata (incubating). This security vulnerability is the same as CVE-2024-47552, but the version range described in the CVE-2024-47552 definition is too narrow. This issue affects Apache Seata (incubating): from 2.0.0 before 2.3.0. Severity Justification: The Apache Seata security team assesses the severity of this vulnerability as "Low" due to stringent real-world mitigating factors. First, the vulnerability is strictly isolated to the Raft cluster mode, an optional and non-default feature introduced in v2.0.0, while most users rely on the unaffected traditional architecture. Second, Seata is an internal middleware; communication between TC and RM/TM occurs entirely within trusted internal networks. An attacker would require prior, unauthorized access to the Intranet to exploit this, making external exploitation highly improbable. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.3.0, 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 Seata≥ 2.0.0 < 2.3.0

Remediation

Fixed in

Apache Seata≥ 2.3.0

Patch & vendor advisories

https://lists.apache.org/thread/9fhtf7yvpjpzlwd1m0wfgg6tp2btxpy1

References

https://github.com/apache/incubator-seata/commit/20cd9625d23f99b71fefc83b8db96c14092a9950
https://lists.apache.org/thread/9fhtf7yvpjpzlwd1m0wfgg6tp2btxpy1Mailing ListVendor Advisory
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-47552Third Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-32897 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-32897 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.79%.

How severe is CVE-2025-32897?

CVE-2025-32897 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-32897?

Affected products include Apache Seata.

How do I fix CVE-2025-32897?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Seata 2.3.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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