PatchTheCVECVE-2017-7536: In Hibernate Validator 5.2.x before 5.2.5 final, 5.3.x, and 5.4.x, it was found that when the security manager
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CVE-2017-7536 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting hibernate validator, satellite, satellite capsule. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In Hibernate Validator 5.2.x before 5.2.5 final, 5.3.x, and 5.4.x, it was found that when the security manager's reflective permissions, which allows it to access the private members of the class, are granted to Hibernate Validator, a potential privilege escalation can occur. By allowing the calling code to access those private members without the permission an attacker may be able to validate an invalid instance and access the private member val
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: redhat
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
redhat hibernate validator UPGRADE
Affected: >= 5.2.0 and < 5.2.5 · >= 5.3.0 and < 5.3.6 · >= 5.4.0 and < 5.4.2
Fixed in: 5.2.5, 5.3.6, 5.4.2
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy hibernate-validator || rpm -q hibernate-validator || hibernate-validator --version
2. UPGRADE to 5.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade hibernate-validator
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade hibernate-validator
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison hibernate-validator
sudo apt install hibernate-validator=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.0>
sudo apt-mark hold hibernate-validator
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list hibernate-validator
sudo dnf downgrade hibernate-validator-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add hibernate-validator
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
redhat satellite DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.4
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy satellite || rpm -q satellite || satellite --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison satellite
sudo apt install satellite=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4>
sudo apt-mark hold satellite
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list satellite
sudo dnf downgrade satellite-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4>
sudo dnf versionlock add satellite
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
redhat satellite capsule DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.4
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.4
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy satellite-capsule || rpm -q satellite-capsule || satellite-capsule --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison satellite-capsule
sudo apt install satellite-capsule=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4>
sudo apt-mark hold satellite-capsule
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list satellite-capsule
sudo dnf downgrade satellite-capsule-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.4>
sudo dnf versionlock add satellite-capsule
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
redhat jboss enterprise application platform DOWNGRADE
Affected: 6.0.0 · 6.4.0 · 7.0 · 7.1
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy jboss-enterprise-application-platform || rpm -q jboss-enterprise-application-platform || jboss-enterprise-application-platform --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison jboss-enterprise-application-platform
sudo apt install jboss-enterprise-application-platform=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold jboss-enterprise-application-platform
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list jboss-enterprise-application-platform
sudo dnf downgrade jboss-enterprise-application-platform-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add jboss-enterprise-application-platform
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
redhat virtualization DOWNGRADE
Affected: 4.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy virtualization || rpm -q virtualization || virtualization --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison virtualization
sudo apt install virtualization=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo apt-mark hold virtualization
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list virtualization
sudo dnf downgrade virtualization-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add virtualization
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
redhat virtualization host DOWNGRADE
Affected: 4.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy virtualization-host || rpm -q virtualization-host || virtualization-host --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison virtualization-host
sudo apt install virtualization-host=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo apt-mark hold virtualization-host
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list virtualization-host
sudo dnf downgrade virtualization-host-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add virtualization-host
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-7536?
hibernate validator: upgrade to 5.2.5, 5.3.6, 5.4.2; satellite: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; satellite capsule: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-7536 being exploited?
CVE-2017-7536 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2017-7536 affect?
CVE-2017-7536 affects hibernate validator, satellite, satellite capsule. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). In Hibernate Validator 5.2.x before 5.2.5 final, 5.3.x, and 5.4.x, it was found that when the security manager's reflective permissions, which allows it to access the private members of the class, are granted to Hibernate Validator, a poten
How urgent is CVE-2017-7536?
Priority 40/100. High severity; On your watchlist
Software pages
JBoss and WildFly vulnerabilities
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