CVE-2026-44417: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF
The fix for CVE-2025-48913: Apache CXF: Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE was not complete, meaning that another path in the code might lead to code execution capabilities, if untrusted users are allowed to configure JMS for Apache CXF. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6 or 3.6.11, which fix this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation (CWE-20) in Apache CXF's JMS configuration handling. The prior fix for CVE-2025-48913, which addressed remote code execution via untrusted JMS configuration, was insufficient, leaving an alternate code path exploitable for code execution. The issue affects Apache CXF versions 4.2.0, 4.0.0, and earlier. Upgrading to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11 mitigates the vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with the ability to configure JMS in Apache CXF to execute arbitrary code. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache CXF to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11, which contain the complete fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-44417: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF
Description
The fix for CVE-2025-48913: Apache CXF: Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE was not complete, meaning that another path in the code might lead to code execution capabilities, if untrusted users are allowed to configure JMS for Apache CXF. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6 or 3.6.11, which fix this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability arises from improper input validation (CWE-20) in Apache CXF's JMS configuration handling. The prior fix for CVE-2025-48913, which addressed remote code execution via untrusted JMS configuration, was insufficient, leaving an alternate code path exploitable for code execution. The issue affects Apache CXF versions 4.2.0, 4.0.0, and earlier. Upgrading to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11 mitigates the vulnerability.
Potential Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with the ability to configure JMS in Apache CXF to execute arbitrary code. This could lead to full compromise of the affected system. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache CXF to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11, which contain the complete fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-06T14:29:28.897Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a104fc0e1370fbb48f48995
Added to database: 5/22/2026, 12:44:48 PM
Last enriched: 5/22/2026, 12:59:52 PM
Last updated: 5/23/2026, 4:13:48 PM
Views: 20
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