Apache Camel up to 4.18.2/4.20.x Camel-PQC java.io deserialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Camel up to 4.18.2/4.20.x and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file java.io of the component Camel-PQC. Executing a manipulation can lead to deserialization. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-46590. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache Camel up to 4.18.2/4.20.x. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file java.io of the component Camel-PQC. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a deserialization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-502. The product deserializes untrusted data without sufficiently verifying that the resulting data will be valid. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is shared for download at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-46590. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated 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 07/05/2026).

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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: Deserialization
CWE: CWE-502 / CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/05/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-46590 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-46590
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376408

Entryinfo

Created: 07/05/2026 21:30
Changes: 07/05/2026 21:30 (51)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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