CVE-2025-35036: Hibernate Validator before 6.2.0 and 7.0.0, by default and depending how it is used, may interpolate user-supp

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-35036?

hibernate validator: upgrade to 6.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-35036 being exploited?

CVE-2025-35036 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-35036 affect?

CVE-2025-35036 affects hibernate validator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Hibernate Validator before 6.2.0 and 7.0.0, by default and depending how it is used, may interpolate user-supplied input in a constraint violation message with Expression Language. This could allow an attacker to access sensitive informatio

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-35036?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.3REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-35036 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.3) affecting hibernate validator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Hibernate Validator before 6.2.0 and 7.0.0, by default and depending how it is used, may interpolate user-supplied input in a constraint violation message with Expression Language. This could allow an attacker to access sensitive information or execute arbitrary Java code. Hibernate Validator as of 6.2.0 and 7.0.0 no longer interpolates custom constraint violation messages with Expression Language and strongly recommends not allowing user-supplie

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.3 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 45%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2025-06-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government · Vendor: redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-06-03 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

redhat hibernate validator UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.2.0

Fixed in: 6.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy hibernate-validator || rpm -q hibernate-validator || hibernate-validator --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.2.0 (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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-35036?

hibernate validator: upgrade to 6.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-35036 being exploited?

CVE-2025-35036 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-2025-35036 affect?

CVE-2025-35036 affects hibernate validator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.3). Hibernate Validator before 6.2.0 and 7.0.0, by default and depending how it is used, may interpolate user-supplied input in a constraint violation message with Expression Language. This could allow an attacker to access sensitive informatio

How urgent is CVE-2025-35036?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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