Security readout for executives and security teams
Apache CXF, a widely used open-source framework for building web services in Java applications, has a flaw in its JCA integration module that could let an attacker run their own code on a server. Exploitation requires the attacker to influence a deployment configuration file or runtime activation settings, so it is not a simple remote push-button attack, but the impact if triggered is severe. Exposure is limited to Java environments that deploy Apache CXF's JCA integration module (org.apache.cxf:cxf-integration-jca) as a resource adapter, typically in Jakarta EE / JBoss / WildFly application servers. Organizations not using CXF's JCA integration, or that tightly control ra.xml and activation parameters, face minimal exposure. Red Hat has issued RHSA-2026:37390 indicating downstream product impact. Treat as a high-priority patch for teams running Apache CXF's JCA integration in Java middleware. Impact is severe (code execution) but exploitation requires configuration-level access, so schedule remediation on the next standard patch cycle unless CXF JCA components are exposed to lower-trust operators. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache CXF to 4.2.2 or 4.1.7 (or later) across all Java services using cxf-integration-jca.; Apply Red Hat RHSA-2026:37390 updates to affected Red Hat middleware products.; Restrict who can modify ra.xml deployment descriptors and JCA activation parameters to trusted administrators only..
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.25.9redhat-SADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability timeline
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- 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
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ADP provider summaries
- 2026-06-12T10:01:18.069Z: Reported to Red Hat.
- 2026-06-12T09:02:02.547Z: Made public.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/1czhgovkgzdkyp3t61wthn0foogh2grfCVE reference, apache · vendor-advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-50633CVE reference, redhat-SADP · vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHBZ#2488307CVE reference, redhat-SADP · issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-50633.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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Improper Input Validation
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Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Deserialization of Untrusted Data represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.