Apache StreamPipes has released an urgent security advisory addressing CVE-2025-47411, a critical privilege escalation vulnerability affecting versions 0.69.0 through 0.97.0.
The flaw allows attackers with legitimate non-administrator accounts to exploit the user ID creation mechanism and hijack administrator credentials, gaining full control over the streaming data platform.
The Vulnerability
The vulnerability stems from improper handling of user ID assignment during account creation.
Attackers can manipulate JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication tokens to swap their username with that of an existing administrator account.
This attack requires only valid non-admin access making it particularly dangerous in multi-tenant or shared environments where low-privileged users commonly operate.
Once exploited, attackers achieve complete administrative control, enabling them to tamper with sensitive data, modify system configurations, create backdoor accounts, and compromise the integrity of streaming data pipelines.
For organizations relying on StreamPipes for real-time data processing, this represents a significant operational and security risk.
The severity rating of “Important” reflects the direct path to administrative compromise without requiring sophisticated exploitation techniques.
Organizations using StreamPipes in production environments face immediate exposure to data breaches, unauthorized system modifications, and potential supply chain contamination if data pipelines feed downstream applications.
Apache recommends immediate upgrading to version 0.98.0, which resolves the vulnerability.
Organizations unable to upgrade immediately should implement network access controls restricting StreamPipes administrative interfaces to trusted networks and monitoring account activity for suspicious privilege escalation attempts.
The vulnerability was discovered and reported by security researcher Darren Xuan ([email protected]), demonstrating the value of responsible disclosure practices in identifying and addressing critical flaws before widespread exploitation.
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