CVE-2026-66256: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Apache Software Foundation Apache Shindig Common
** 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-502) in Apache Shindig Common involves deserialization of untrusted data, which can be exploited by authenticated users of the Shindig REST API to execute arbitrary code on the server. The project is retired, and no patches or official remediations are planned. The vulnerability affects all versions of Apache Shindig. The lack of vendor support means users must rely on access restrictions or replacement of the software.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution on the server hosting Apache Shindig, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. Because the project is retired and unpatched, affected installations remain vulnerable indefinitely unless mitigated by other means.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is available due to the retirement of the Apache Shindig project. Users should restrict access to the Shindig REST API to trusted users only or migrate to an alternative supported product to eliminate exposure.
CVE-2026-66256: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in Apache Software Foundation Apache Shindig Common
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.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Shindig Common
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Shindig Social-Api
pkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.shindig:shindig-commonpkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.shindig:shindig-social-apiRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-502) in Apache Shindig Common involves deserialization of untrusted data, which can be exploited by authenticated users of the Shindig REST API to execute arbitrary code on the server. The project is retired, and no patches or official remediations are planned. The vulnerability affects all versions of Apache Shindig. The lack of vendor support means users must rely on access restrictions or replacement of the software.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution on the server hosting Apache Shindig, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected system. Because the project is retired and unpatched, affected installations remain vulnerable indefinitely unless mitigated by other means.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official fix or patch is available due to the retirement of the Apache Shindig project. Users should restrict access to the Shindig REST API to trusted users only or migrate to an alternative supported product to eliminate exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T09:55:56.665Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7dd426bf8831d539506e1b
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 14:26:46 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 14:42:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 05:49:18 UTC
Views: 55
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