CVE-2026-50633
CVE-2026-50633 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Cxf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-36401
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Apache Cxf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A JNDI Injection vulnerability has been discovered in Apache CXF's JCA integration module, which can allow for code execution, if an attacker is able to manipulate the JCA deployment descriptor (ra.xml) or runtime activation parameters. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7, which fixes this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-50633?
- A JNDI Injection vulnerability has been discovered in Apache CXF's JCA integration module, which can allow for code execution, if an attacker is able to manipulate the JCA deployment descriptor (ra.xml) or runtime activation parameters. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7, which fixes this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2026-50633?
- CVE-2026-50633 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-50633 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-50633?
- CVE-2026-50633 affects Apache Cxf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-50633?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2026-50633 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-50633 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-36401.
- When was CVE-2026-50633 published?
- CVE-2026-50633 was published on 2026-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-30.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/1czhgovkgzdkyp3t61wthn0foogh2grf
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/11/10
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-50633
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2488307
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-50633.json
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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