# CVE-2020-25638: libhibernate3-java: A flaw was found in hibernate-core in versions prior to and including 5.4.23.Final

CVE-2020-25638 is fixed in libhibernate3-java on 1 platform, first by libhibernate3-java 3.6.10.Final-9ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1, released December 2, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-25638
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0293
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 2, 2020

## Description

A flaw was found in hibernate-core in versions prior to and including 5.4.23.Final. A SQL injection in the implementation of the JPA Criteria API can permit unsanitized literals when a literal is used in the SQL comments of the query. This flaw could allow an attacker to access unauthorized information or possibly conduct further attacks. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libhibernate3-java Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.6.10.Final-9ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 | [libhibernate3-java 3.6.10.Final-9ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libhibernate3-java-3.6.10.final-9ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Linux | libhibernate3-java Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 3.6.10.Final-9+deb10u1build0.20.04.1 | [libhibernate3-java 3.6.10.Final-9+deb10u1build0.20.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libhibernate3-java-3.6.10.final-9-deb10u1build0.20.04.1.md) | Dec 2, 2020 |

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