CVE-2015-1833 — jackrabbit-core
Fix: apache/jackrabbit@17e9f68CVE-2015-1833 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability in org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core. 2 public exploit references exist, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Improper Input Validation in Apache Jackrabbit
EPSS Exploitation Probability
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.
Real-World Exposure
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Description
XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Apache Jackrabbit before 2.0.6, 2.2.x before 2.2.14, 2.4.x before 2.4.6, 2.6.x before 2.6.6, 2.8.x before 2.8.1, and 2.10.x before 2.10.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files and send requests to intranet servers via a crafted WebDAV request.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| ☕Maven | org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core | all versions | 2.0.6org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core:2.0.6 |
| ☕Maven | org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core | ≥ 2.2.0&&< 2.2.14 | 2.2.14org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core:2.2.14 |
| ☕Maven | org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core | ≥ 2.4.0&&< 2.4.6 | 2.4.6org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core:2.4.6 |
| ☕Maven | org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core | ≥ 2.6.0&&< 2.6.6 | 2.6.6org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core:2.6.6 |
| ☕Maven | org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core | ≥ 2.8.0&&< 2.8.1 | 2.8.1org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core:2.8.1 |
| ☕Maven | org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core | ≥ 2.10.0&&< 2.10.1 | 2.10.1org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core:2.10.1 |
Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Apache JackRabbit - WebDAV XML External Entity
by Mikhail Egorov · May 26, 2015
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update org.apache.jackrabbit:jackrabbit-core to 2.0.6 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2015-1833 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
How O3 protects you
O3 Security's impact-aware SCA analyses which vulnerable code paths your application actually calls, so a match like CVE-2015-1833 can be triaged on real exposure rather than presence alone.
Tailored to CVE-2015-1833. Runtime protection reduces exposure until a permanent patch is applied and verified — it complements patching, it doesn't replace it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2015-1833 in your dependencies?
O3 Security finds CVE-2015-1833 across Maven dependencies, including transitive ones, and its impact-aware SCA ranks findings by whether your code actually calls the vulnerable path.