CVE-2026-61486: CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Apache Software Foundation Apache Lucy
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Apache Lucy. This issue affects Apache Lucy: all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) in Apache Lucy, impacting all versions of the software. Apache Lucy is a retired project, and the maintainers have explicitly stated that no fixes will be provided. The vulnerability remains unpatched, and the recommended mitigation is to avoid use or limit access to trusted users. No further technical details or exploit information are available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a buffer overflow condition, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. However, since the product is retired and no fix is planned, the risk is mitigated primarily by discontinuing use or restricting access. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is available due to the retirement of Apache Lucy. Users should migrate to alternative software or restrict access to trusted users to reduce risk. Monitor for any unofficial patches or community guidance but rely primarily on access control and migration.
CVE-2026-61486: CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Apache Software Foundation Apache Lucy
Description
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Apache Lucy. This issue affects Apache Lucy: all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) in Apache Lucy, impacting all versions of the software. Apache Lucy is a retired project, and the maintainers have explicitly stated that no fixes will be provided. The vulnerability remains unpatched, and the recommended mitigation is to avoid use or limit access to trusted users. No further technical details or exploit information are available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a buffer overflow condition, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. However, since the product is retired and no fix is planned, the risk is mitigated primarily by discontinuing use or restricting access. There are no known exploits in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is available due to the retirement of Apache Lucy. Users should migrate to alternative software or restrict access to trusted users to reduce risk. Monitor for any unofficial patches or community guidance but rely primarily on access control and migration.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-10T12:23:21.927Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a72e5c9bf8831d539735125
Added to database: 08/05/2026, 07:27:05 UTC
Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 07:43:51 UTC
Last updated: 08/06/2026, 02:07:11 UTC
Views: 9
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