CVE-2026-50633: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF
A JNDI Injection vulnerability has been discovered in Apache CXF's JCA integration module, which can allow for code execution, if an attacker is able to manipulate the JCA deployment descriptor (ra.xml) or runtime activation parameters. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7, which fixes this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache CXF's JCA integration module involves improper input validation leading to JNDI Injection, which can result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker who can control the JCA deployment descriptor or runtime activation parameters may exploit this flaw. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and no privileges or user interaction required. The vendor advisory from Red Hat confirms the issue and recommends upgrading to fixed versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely without authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available. Users should upgrade Apache CXF to version 4.2.2 or 4.1.7 as recommended by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are specified beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-50633: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation in Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF
Description
A JNDI Injection vulnerability has been discovered in Apache CXF's JCA integration module, which can allow for code execution, if an attacker is able to manipulate the JCA deployment descriptor (ra.xml) or runtime activation parameters. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7, which fixes this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache CXF's JCA integration module involves improper input validation leading to JNDI Injection, which can result in arbitrary code execution. An attacker who can control the JCA deployment descriptor or runtime activation parameters may exploit this flaw. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and no privileges or user interaction required. The vendor advisory from Red Hat confirms the issue and recommends upgrading to fixed versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This can allow attackers to execute malicious code remotely without authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available. Users should upgrade Apache CXF to version 4.2.2 or 4.1.7 as recommended by the vendor advisory. No additional mitigation steps are specified beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-05T11:16:38.629Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-50633","vendor":"Red Hat"}]
Threat ID: 6a2bd75fe617e2d83448c001
Added to database: 06/12/2026, 09:54:39 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 14:50:32 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:59 UTC
Views: 155
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