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Vulnerability · Published May 22, 2026 · Assigned by apache

CVE-2026-44417Apache CXF: Incomplete fix for CVE-2025-48913 (Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE)

High 7.5

In plain English

A high-severity improper input validation in Apache CXF from Apache Software Foundation. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities). Fixed versions are available - upgrade the affected package.

Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 48.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

The fix for CVE-2025-48913: Apache CXF: Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE was not complete, meaning that another path in the code might lead to code execution capabilities, if untrusted users are allowed to configure JMS for Apache CXF. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6 or 3.6.11, which fix this issue.

Affected packages & fixed versions

EcosystemPackageFixed inAdvisory
Mavenorg.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jms4.2.1GHSA-2hvc-5c6v-f533
Mavenorg.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jms4.1.6GHSA-2hvc-5c6v-f533
Mavenorg.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jms3.6.11GHSA-2hvc-5c6v-f533

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF 4.2.0 – before 4.2.14.0.0 – before 4.1.60 – before 3.6.11

Weakness: CWE-20, CWE-15 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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