CVE-2025-49656: Users with administrator access can create databases files outside the files area of the Fuseki server. This

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-49656?

jena: upgrade to 5.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-49656 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49656 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-2025-49656 affect?

CVE-2025-49656 affects jena. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Users with administrator access can create databases files outside the files area of the Fuseki server. This issue affects Apache Jena version up to 5.4.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.5.0, which fixes the issue.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-49656?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2025-49656 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting jena. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Users with administrator access can create databases files outside the files area of the Fuseki server. This issue affects Apache Jena version up to 5.4.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.5.0, which fixes the issue.

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	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2025-07-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-07-21 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:31 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache jena UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.5.0

Fixed in: 5.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jena || rpm -q jena || jena --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jena

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jena

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-2025-49656?

jena: upgrade to 5.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-49656 being exploited?

CVE-2025-49656 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-2025-49656 affect?

CVE-2025-49656 affects jena. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Users with administrator access can create databases files outside the files area of the Fuseki server. This issue affects Apache Jena version up to 5.4.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 5.5.0, which fixes the issue.

How urgent is CVE-2025-49656?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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