CVE-2025-13426: Google Cloud Apigee hybrid Javacallout policy · Improper Control of Dynamically-Managed Code Resources
Affects Google Cloud Apigee hybrid Javacallout policySource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.7 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 36% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/U:ClearExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 5 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Google Cloud Apigee hybrid Javacallout policy | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2025-13426, European organizations should immediately identify all deployments of Google Cloud Apigee hybrid and OPDK versions prior to the patched releases. They must upgrade to the fixed versions: Hybrid_1.11.2 or later, Hybrid_1.12.4 or later, Hybrid_1.13.3 or later, Hybrid_1.14.1 or later, OPDK_5202 or later, and OPDK_5300 or later. In addition to patching, organizations should audit JavaCallout policies to detect any unauthorized or suspicious custom Java code that could exploit this vulnerability. Implement strict code review and validation processes for JavaCallout policies to prevent injection of malicious objects. Network segmentation and strict access controls should be enforced to limit exposure of Apigee management interfaces and API gateways to trusted networks only. Employ runtime application self-protection (RASP) or behavior monitoring tools to detect anomalous execution patterns indicative of exploitation attempts. Regularly monitor logs and alerts for unusual activity related to MessageContext manipulation or unexpected command execution. Finally, ensure incident response plans include scenarios involving API gateway compromise to enable rapid containment and remediation.
Description
A vulnerability exists in Google Apigee's JavaCallout policy https://docs.apigee.com/api-platform/reference/policies/java-callout-policy that allows for remote code execution. It is possible for a user to write a JavaCallout that injected a malicious object into the MessageContext to execute arbitrary Java code and system commands at runtime, leading to unauthorized access to data, lateral movement within the network, and access to backend systems. The Apigee hybrid versions below have all been updated to protect from this vulnerability: * Hybrid_1.11.2+ * Hybrid_1.12.4+ * Hybrid_1.13.3+ * Hybrid_1.14.1+ * OPDK_5202+ * OPDK_5300+