Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Apache CXF by Apache
CVE-2026-44417

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Cxf
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-44417?

A security flaw in Apache CXF allows potential remote code execution due to incomplete fixes related to untrusted JMS configuration. When untrusted users are allowed to configure JMS, this vulnerability can be exploited, leading to unauthorized code execution on the server. Users are strongly urged to upgrade to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11 to address this issue effectively.

Affected Version(s)

Apache CXF 4.2.0 < 4.2.1

Apache CXF 4.0.0 < 4.1.6

Apache CXF 0 < 3.6.11

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/bqg6gjy2cx7rfyqjxcpv3jwjv...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Github / twitter - https://github.com/exploitintel / @exploit_intel
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