Improper Data Query Logic in Apache Camel's Neo4J Component
CVE-2026-46591

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Camel
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 July 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-46591?

The Apache Camel Neo4J component suffers from a vulnerability that allows for improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic. Specifically, it arises from how the camel-neo4j producer constructs Cypher queries from the CamelNeo4jMatchProperties map. Despite prior measures addressing Cypher injection in property values, vulnerability remains in the property names, which are directly concatenated into query strings. This flaw can lead to an attacker successfully injecting arbitrary Cypher code via manipulated property names, enabling unauthorized access to read, modify, or delete nodes or relationships within the Neo4j database. It is critical for users to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate this risk and to apply strict validation on input to prevent exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Apache Camel 4.10.0 < 4.14.8

Apache Camel 4.15.0 < 4.18.3

Apache Camel 4.19.0 < 4.21.0

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-2026-46591
Created by oscerd

References

https://camel.apache.org/security/CVE-2026-46591.html
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
High
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 from Paypal
Andrea Cosentino
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