PowerJob's GroovyEvaluator.evaluate endpoint vulnerable to code injection
A security flaw has been discovered in PowerJob 5.1.0/5.1.1/5.1.2. The affected element is the function GroovyEvaluator.evaluate of the file /openApi/addWorkflowNode of the component OpenAPI Endpoint. The manipulation of the argument nodeParams results in code injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | tech.powerjob:powerjob-server-starter | >= 5.1.0, <= 5.1.2 | no fix |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-74- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
tech.powerjob:powerjob-server-starter- Disclosed
- 07.04.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-wpwf-v25w-54g3 - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: tech.powerjob:powerjob-server-starter
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 3
- First → latest
- 10.2025 04.2026
- Without a fix
- 3
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Medium 3
Disclosures per year
- 2025: 1
- 2026: 2
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