CVE-2026-66909

CVE-2026-66909: Apache CXF: Unsafe deserialization of inbound JMS ObjectMessage

Vendor Apache Software Foundation
Product Apache CXF
Weakness CWE-502 · Unsafe deserialization
Published August 6, 2026
Last update August 6, 2026

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What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 6, 2026 CVE published
August 6, 2026 Record updated