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
CVE-2026-50633 is a JNDI Injection vulnerability in the Apache CXF JCA integration module. Improper input validation allows an attacker with the ability to modify the JCA deployment descriptor or runtime activation parameters to achieve code execution. The vulnerability affects Apache CXF versions =4.2.0, >=4.2.0 <4.2.2, and <4.1.7. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this issue in versions 4.1.7 and 4.2.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system. This poses a significant security risk as it could allow attackers to fully compromise the system running the vulnerable Apache CXF versions. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache CXF to version 4.1.7 or 4.2.2 or later, as these versions contain the official fixes for this vulnerability. No other mitigation or workaround is indicated in the advisory.
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.
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-50633 is a JNDI Injection vulnerability in the Apache CXF JCA integration module. Improper input validation allows an attacker with the ability to modify the JCA deployment descriptor or runtime activation parameters to achieve code execution. The vulnerability affects Apache CXF versions =4.2.0, >=4.2.0 <4.2.2, and <4.1.7. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this issue in versions 4.1.7 and 4.2.2.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on the affected system. This poses a significant security risk as it could allow attackers to fully compromise the system running the vulnerable Apache CXF versions. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache CXF to version 4.1.7 or 4.2.2 or later, as these versions contain the official fixes for this vulnerability. No other mitigation or workaround is indicated in the advisory.
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
Threat ID: 6a2bd75fe617e2d83448c001
Added to database: 6/12/2026, 9:54:39 AM
Last enriched: 6/12/2026, 10:09:50 AM
Last updated: 6/12/2026, 12:20:22 PM
Views: 4
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