CVE-2025-53960
Apache StreamPark: Uses the user’s password as the secret key
Description
When issuing JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Apache StreamPark directly uses the user's password as the HMAC signing key (e.g., with the HS256 algorithm). An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform offline brute-force attacks on the user's password using a captured JWT, or to arbitrarily forge identity tokens for the user if the password is already known, ultimately leading to complete account takeover. This issue affects Apache StreamPark: from 2.0.0 before 2.1.7. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.7, which fixes the issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 12, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 16, 2025, 10:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache StreamPark to version 2.1.7 or later.
- Ensure strong, dynamically generated encryption keys are used.
- Protect encryption keys from unauthorized access and disclosure.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-53960.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/xlpvfzf5l5m5mfyjwrz5h4dssm3c32vy | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/04/1 |
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Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 16, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description When encrypting sensitive data, weak encryption keys that are fixed or directly generated based on user passwords are used. Attackers can obtain these keys through methods such as reverse engineering, code leaks, or password guessing, thereby decrypting stored or transmitted encrypted data, leading to the leakage of sensitive information. This issue affects Apache StreamPark: from 2.0.0 before 2.1.7. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.7, which fixes the issue. When issuing JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Apache StreamPark directly uses the user's password as the HMAC signing key (e.g., with the HS256 algorithm). An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform offline brute-force attacks on the user's password using a captured JWT, or to arbitrarily forge identity tokens for the user if the password is already known, ultimately leading to complete account takeover. This issue affects Apache StreamPark: from 2.0.0 before 2.1.7. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.7, which fixes the issue. -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Dec. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description When encrypting sensitive data, weak encryption keys that are fixed or directly generated based on user passwords are used. Attackers can obtain these keys through methods such as reverse engineering, code leaks, or password guessing, thereby decrypting stored or transmitted encrypted data, leading to the leakage of sensitive information. This issue affects Apache StreamPark: from 2.0.0 before 2.1.7. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.7, which fixes the issue. Added CWE CWE-1240 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/xlpvfzf5l5m5mfyjwrz5h4dssm3c32vy -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Dec. 12, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/12/04/1