CVE-2026-66909

Apache CXF: Unsafe deserialization of inbound JMS ObjectMessage

Published Aug 6, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.8 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Apache CXF's JMS transport deserializes the body of any inbound JMS ObjectMessage using native Java deserialization, with no type restrictions in place. Any attacker able to place a message on the service's JMS destination can submit a malicious serialized object, leading to denial of service or, if a suitable gadget class is on the classpath, remote code execution. The fix disables ObjectMessage deserialization by default, with a configuration switch to re-enable it if needed. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache cxf
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache cxf
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description Apache CXF's JMS transport deserializes the body of any inbound JMS ObjectMessage using native Java deserialization, with no type restrictions in place. Any attacker able to place a message on the service's JMS destination can submit a malicious serialized object, leading to denial of service or, if a suitable gadget class is on the classpath, remote code execution. The fix disables ObjectMessage deserialization by default, with a configuration switch to re-enable it if needed. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.
Title Apache CXF: Unsafe deserialization of inbound JMS ObjectMessage
Weaknesses CWE-502
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2026, 12:01 AM
Reserved
Jul 28, 2026, 9:44 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 6, 2026, 11:16 AM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 4:10 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 6, 2026, 10:23 AM