How severe is CVE-2026-49042?

CVE-2026-49042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-49042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-49042?

CVE-2026-49042 affects Apache Camel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49042?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-49042 published?

CVE-2026-49042 was published on 2026-07-06 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

CVE-2026-49042

CVE-2026-49042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Camel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apache Camel
Published: 2026-07-06
Last modified: 2026-07-08

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Camel. This issue affects Apache Camel: from 4.8.0 through 4.18.2, from 4.19.0 through 4.20.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.18.3, 4.21.0, which fixes the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49042?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Camel. This issue affects Apache Camel: from 4.8.0 through 4.18.2, from 4.19.0 through 4.20.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.18.3, 4.21.0, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-49042?: CVE-2026-49042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-49042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-49042?: CVE-2026-49042 affects Apache Camel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-49042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-49042 published?: CVE-2026-49042 was published on 2026-07-06 and last updated on 2026-07-08.

References

Affected products (1)

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