How severe is CVE-2026-61485?

CVE-2026-61485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-61485 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-61485?

CVE-2026-61485 affects Apache Lucy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-61485?

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-2026-61485 published?

CVE-2026-61485 was published on 2026-08-05 and last updated on 2026-08-06.

CVE-2026-61485

CVE-2026-61485 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Lucy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-789.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-789
Affected product: Apache Lucy
Published: 2026-08-05
Last modified: 2026-08-06

Description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value vulnerability in Apache Lucy. This issue affects Apache Lucy: all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-61485?: ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value vulnerability in Apache Lucy. This issue affects Apache Lucy: all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2026-61485?: CVE-2026-61485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-61485 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-61485?: CVE-2026-61485 affects Apache Lucy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-61485?: 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-2026-61485 published?: CVE-2026-61485 was published on 2026-08-05 and last updated on 2026-08-06.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:lucy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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