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Task 1.1: Upgrade to Hibernate 5.6.15.Final from repackaged Hibernate 2.x

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Since Jul 16, 2025.

  • #32671 by @spbolton — closed without merging
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Description

Task Description

Replace repackaged Hibernate with standard Hibernate 5.6.15.Final

Implementation
  • PR: #32671 - Upgrade to Hibernate 5.6.15.Final from repackaged Hibernate 2.x
  • Changes:
    • Remove dot.hibernate repackaged dependency
    • Add standard org.hibernate:hibernate-core:5.6.15.Final
    • Update all import statements from com.dotcms.repackage.net.sf.hibernate.* to org.hibernate.*
    • Update 30+ files with API changes
Acceptance Criteria
  • Repackaged Hibernate dependency removed from POM
  • Standard Hibernate 5.6.15.Final added to BOM
  • All import statements updated
  • All tests pass
  • No performance regressions
Related
  • Epic: #32675 - Remove Repackaged Dependencies
  • Implementation PR: #32671
Labels
  • Phase 1: Foundation & Cleanup
  • Status: Completed
  • Priority: High

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