Apache CXF JMS Config RMI/Ldap RCE before 3.6.8/4.0.9/4.1.3
CVE-2025-48913 Published on August 8, 2025
Apache CXF: Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE
If untrusted users are allowed to configure JMS for Apache CXF, previously they could use RMI or LDAP URLs, potentially leading to code execution capabilities. This interface is now restricted to reject those protocols, removing this possibility.
Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 3.6.8, 4.0.9 or 4.1.3, which fix this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-48913 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be critical as this vulnerability has a high impact to the confidentiality, integrity and availability of this component.
Weakness Type
Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-48913
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF:- Version 4.1.0 and below 4.1.3 is affected.
- Version 4.0.0 and below 4.0.9 is affected.
- Before 3.6.8 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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