CVE-2026-66256: Apache Shindig Common · Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Affects Apache Shindig CommonSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High · end of life, no fix coming : replace or isolate Apache Shindig Common; no fix will be released.
Data as of 9 Nov 2026, 23:24 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 61% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- None coming – the product is end of life
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 13 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 10 Nov 2026.
What to do
No fix will be released: Apache Shindig Common is end of life. Replace it, or isolate it from untrusted networks until you can.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software FoundationApache Shindig Common | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| Apache Software FoundationApache Shindig Social-Api | Affected
| Fixed in– |
MavenApache Software Foundation/org.apache.shindig:shindig-commonpkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.shindig:shindig-commonOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
MavenApache Software Foundation/org.apache.shindig:shindig-social-apipkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.shindig:shindig-social-apiOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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AI-suggested
Users should restrict access to the Shindig REST API to trusted users only or migrate to an alternative supported product to eliminate exposure.
Description
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache Shindig. This issue affects Apache Shindig: all versions. Users with access to the Shindig REST API can send specially-crafted requests to trigger arbitrary code execution on the server. 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.