Apache CXF up to 4.1.6/4.2.1 JNDI DispatchMDBMessageListenerImpl injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF up to 4.1.6/4.2.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function DispatchMDBMessageListenerImpl of the component JNDI Handler. Such manipulation leads to injection. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-50633. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF up to 4.1.6/4.2.1 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function DispatchMDBMessageListenerImpl of the component JNDI Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-74. The product constructs all or part of a command, data structure, or record using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify how it is parsed or interpreted when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-50633. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/11/2026). The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1055.

Upgrading to version 4.1.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Injection
CWE: CWE-74 / CWE-707 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CXF 4.1.7

Timelineinfo

06/11/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-50633 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-50633
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370472

Entryinfo

Created: 06/11/2026 22:50
Changes: 06/11/2026 22:50 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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