Improper Input Validation in Apache Camel by Apache
CVE-2026-46588

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Camel
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-46588?

An improper input validation vulnerability has been identified in Apache Camel. This flaw allows attackers to submit invalid input data, potentially leading to unexpected behavior in applications using vulnerable versions of the software. It is crucial for users to promptly update to secure versions—4.14.8, 4.18.3, or 4.21.0—to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Camel 0 <= 4.14.7

Apache Camel 4.15.0 <= 4.18.2

Apache Camel 4.19.0 <= 4.20.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-46588
Created by oscerd

References

https://camel.apache.org/security/CVE-2026-46588.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Yu Bao - yubao@paypal.com, who works for paypal.com.
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