CVE-2026-49042: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Apache Software Foundation Apache Camel
Apache Camel contains an improper input validation vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-49042. This issue affects versions from 4.8.0 through 4.18.2 and from 4.19.0 through 4.20.0. The vulnerability is addressed in versions 4.18.3 and 4.21.0. Users are advised to upgrade to these fixed versions to mitigate the risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-49042 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Apache Software Foundation's Apache Camel. The flaw exists in versions 4.8.0 through 4.18.2 and 4.19.0 through 4.20.0. Improper input validation can lead to unexpected behavior or security issues depending on how inputs are processed. The vendor has fixed this vulnerability in versions 4.18.3 and 4.21.0, recommending users upgrade accordingly.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to exploit improper input validation, potentially causing application errors or security issues depending on the context of input processing. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade affected Apache Camel versions to 4.18.3 or 4.21.0 where the vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
CVE-2026-49042: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Apache Software Foundation Apache Camel
Description
Apache Camel contains an improper input validation vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-49042. This issue affects versions from 4.8.0 through 4.18.2 and from 4.19.0 through 4.20.0. The vulnerability is addressed in versions 4.18.3 and 4.21.0. Users are advised to upgrade to these fixed versions to mitigate the risk.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-49042 is an improper input validation vulnerability (CWE-20) in Apache Software Foundation's Apache Camel. The flaw exists in versions 4.8.0 through 4.18.2 and 4.19.0 through 4.20.0. Improper input validation can lead to unexpected behavior or security issues depending on how inputs are processed. The vendor has fixed this vulnerability in versions 4.18.3 and 4.21.0, recommending users upgrade accordingly.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to exploit improper input validation, potentially causing application errors or security issues depending on the context of input processing. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade affected Apache Camel versions to 4.18.3 or 4.21.0 where the vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-27T07:43:27.847Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a4b81c327e9c797194eed2e
Added to database: 07/06/2026, 10:21:55 UTC
Last enriched: 07/06/2026, 10:37:20 UTC
Last updated: 07/06/2026, 12:36:18 UTC
Views: 5
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