CVE-2026-41869: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache Nutch
Missing Authorization, Improper Resource Shutdown and Job Interruption vulnerability in Apache Nutch Server (Nutch REST API). This issue affects Apache Nutch: from 1.10 through 1.22. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.23, which removes the Nutch Server. If an upgrade is not possible, user must restrict access to instances running the Nutch Service to trusted users only. Please, also visit the Apache Nutch security advisories https://nutch.apache.org/documentation/security/ .
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-41869 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) combined with improper resource shutdown and job interruption issues (CWE-404) in the Apache Nutch Server REST API. Affected versions include Apache Nutch from 1.10 through 1.22. The vulnerability arises from insufficient authorization checks, potentially allowing unauthorized users to access or disrupt server operations. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this by removing the Nutch Server in version 1.23. No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to access or interfere with the Nutch Server REST API, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or disruption of server processes. This could impact the confidentiality and availability of the service. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Nutch version 1.23, which removes the vulnerable Nutch Server component. If upgrading is not possible, access to the Nutch Service should be strictly limited to trusted users only. Consult the official Apache Nutch security advisories for the latest guidance.
CVE-2026-41869: CWE-862 Missing Authorization in Apache Software Foundation Apache Nutch
Description
Missing Authorization, Improper Resource Shutdown and Job Interruption vulnerability in Apache Nutch Server (Nutch REST API). This issue affects Apache Nutch: from 1.10 through 1.22. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.23, which removes the Nutch Server. If an upgrade is not possible, user must restrict access to instances running the Nutch Service to trusted users only. Please, also visit the Apache Nutch security advisories https://nutch.apache.org/documentation/security/ .
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-41869 describes a missing authorization vulnerability (CWE-862) combined with improper resource shutdown and job interruption issues (CWE-404) in the Apache Nutch Server REST API. Affected versions include Apache Nutch from 1.10 through 1.22. The vulnerability arises from insufficient authorization checks, potentially allowing unauthorized users to access or disrupt server operations. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this by removing the Nutch Server in version 1.23. No CVSS score or detailed exploit information is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow unauthorized users to access or interfere with the Nutch Server REST API, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or disruption of server processes. This could impact the confidentiality and availability of the service. No known exploits in the wild have been reported to date.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Nutch version 1.23, which removes the vulnerable Nutch Server component. If upgrading is not possible, access to the Nutch Service should be strictly limited to trusted users only. Consult the official Apache Nutch security advisories for the latest guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-22T06:29:48.621Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6aa13a92acd9273b4930a72b
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 10:53:06 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 11:10:23 UTC
Last updated: 09/09/2026, 18:42:26 UTC
Views: 6
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