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

• Severity: high (CVSS 7.5 v3.1)
• Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
• EPSS: 0.7% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
• Public exploit or detection template: none known
• Published: 2026-05-22 · updated 2026-07-23
• Weakness: CWE-20

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 products

• Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF: before 3.6.11; from 4.0.0 before 4.1.6; 4.2.0 — fixed in 3.6.11, 4.1.6

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF 3.6.11, 4.1.6. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

• https://lists.apache.org/thread/bqg6gjy2cx7rfyqjxcpv3jwjvmclvz4o
• https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:37390
• https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44417
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2480729
• https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44417.json

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