CVE-2025-48913: Apache CXF: Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE

Severity: critical (CVSS 9.8 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 1.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2025-08-08 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-20

Description

If untrusted users are allowed to configure JMS for Apache CXF, previously they could use RMI or LDAP URLs, potentially leading to code execution capabilities. This interface is now restricted to reject those protocols, removing this possibility. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 3.6.8, 4.0.9 or 4.1.3, which fix this issue.

Affected products

Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF: before 3.6.8; from 4.0.0 before 4.0.9; from 4.1.0 before 4.1.3 — fixed in 3.6.8, 4.0.9, 4.1.3

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF 3.6.8, 4.0.9, 4.1.3. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

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