Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Apache CXF, a common Java framework for building web services, has a flaw where an attacker who can influence how JMS messaging is configured could run code on the server. This is an incomplete fix for an earlier issue (CVE-2025-48913), meaning a different code path can still be abused. Apache has released patched versions.
Executive priority
Prioritize patching within the standard high-severity SLA. Impact is significant where CXF-based services accept externally influenced JMS configuration, but attack complexity is high and no active exploitation is reported, so this is important remediation rather than an emergency.
Technical view
Untrusted JMS configuration in Apache CXF's cxf-rt-transports-jms transport can lead to remote code execution. The earlier remediation for CVE-2025-48913 did not cover all code paths, leaving a residual RCE vector when attackers control JMS configuration inputs. Affected releases include Apache CXF 4.2.0, 4.1.x prior to 4.1.6, and 3.6.x prior to 3.6.11. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). CWE-15 and CWE-20 apply.
Likely exposure
Organizations running Java services built on Apache CXF that expose JMS transport configuration to user-supplied or externally influenced inputs. Red Hat products embedding CXF (per RHSA-2026:37390) and downstream integrations that permit dynamic JMS endpoint or destination configuration are the most likely exposure surface.
Exploitation context
No public exploit or active exploitation is cited in the source bundle, and the CVE is not listed in CISA KEV. The CVSS vector indicates high attack complexity and requires low privileges, so exploitation depends on an attacker being able to supply or influence JMS configuration values processed by CXF.
Researcher notes
This is a follow-up to CVE-2025-48913 where the original patch missed an alternate code path leading to RCE via untrusted JMS configuration. CWE-15 (external control of system or configuration setting) and CWE-20 (improper input validation) frame the root cause. Validate whether hardening applied for the prior CVE still applies, and confirm no custom JMS ConnectionFactory or destination lookup logic reintroduces the sink after upgrade.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Apache CXF to 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11 per the Apache advisory.
- Apply Red Hat RHSA-2026:37390 updates on affected Red Hat product deployments.
- Restrict who can supply or modify JMS transport configuration to trusted administrators only.
- Review applications for endpoints that accept JMS configuration from untrusted callers and gate them behind authorization.
- Consult vendor guidance for any embedded CXF distributions not yet patched.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Java services and dependencies for org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jms and confirm version.
- Compare deployed CXF versions against fixed releases 4.2.1, 4.1.6, and 3.6.11.
- Check Red Hat product errata (RHSA-2026:37390) status for applicable Red Hat installations.
- Audit application code and configuration pipelines for user-controllable JMS parameters.
- Monitor vendor advisories and Red Hat Bugzilla RHBZ#2480729 for updates on completeness of the fix.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
2 official scoresWe collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.65.9redhat-SADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
Timeline events are normalized from CVE metadata, CNA source timelines, ADP timelines, and KEV metadata when present.
- CVE reservedCVE Program
The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.
- ADP timelineredhat-SADP
Made public.
- CVE publishedCVE Program
The CVE record was published.
- ADP timelineredhat-SADP
Reported to Red Hat.
- CVE updatedCVE Program
The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.
ADP provider summaries
- 2026-05-22T13:00:55.251Z: Reported to Red Hat.
- 2026-05-22T12:17:25.102Z: Made public.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/bqg6gjy2cx7rfyqjxcpv3jwjvmclvz4oCVE reference, apache · vendor-advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44417CVE reference, redhat-SADP · vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHBZ#2480729CVE reference, redhat-SADP · issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44417.jsonCVE reference, redhat-SADP · x_sadp-csaf-vex
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:37390CVE reference, redhat-SADP · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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External Control of System or Configuration Setting
External Control of System or Configuration Setting represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Improper Input Validation
Improper Input Validation represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.