Security

The Imixs open source project today announced the release of Imixs-OIDC 3.0, a security module that combines OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication flows with Bearer token validation in a single, unified architecture. This Jakarta EE 10 solution addresses the enterprise challenge of maintaining secure user authentication while providing robust API access control within one lightweight, framework-agnostic implementation.

A vulnerability in the Eclipse Open VSX Registry’s automated publishing system could have allowed unauthorized extension uploads. It did not affect existing extensions or admin functions.

The issue was reported on May 4, 2025, fully fixed by June 24, and followed by a complete audit. No evidence of compromise was found, but 81 extensions were proactively deactivated as a precaution.

After the first series of training focused on general concepts, the Eclipse Foundation Security team is offering a new set of training, this time focused on vulnerability management and related subjects like dependencies and Software Bills of Materials.

Security is fundamental to open source software. With growing dependencies, evolving threats, and expanding community usage, proactive security reviews have become essential.

Perforce Software, in partnership with the Eclipse Foundation, has released the findings of the 2025 State of Automotive Software Development Survey. The report provides key insights into the current practices and emerging trends within the automotive software industry, including the use of open source software. The survey, conducted in Q4 2024, gathered responses from more than 650 automotive development professionals worldwide.

In late March 2025, a security researcher in our community reported a security concern about a publicly accessible API endpoint containing user information on accounts.eclipse.org. After reviewing the issue, we determined this API endpoint was unnecessary and have since disabled it.

We looked through our access logs for the past few months and confirmed that the only requests were from the security researcher and the Eclipse Foundation staff who verified the report.

As the Head of Security at the Eclipse Foundation, I want to clarify the situation, explain DLL side-loading, and reaffirm our commitment to security and collaboration with the community. My goal is to provide a clear understanding of both the technical aspects of this misuse and our approach to maintaining a secure ecosystem.

It's time to reflect on the strides we've made in enhancing the security of our open source projects in 2024.