CVE-2025-48913CWE-20

Apache CXF: Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE

Critical · published August 8, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 Untrusted users could previously configure JMS on Apache CXF using RMI or LDAP URLs, opening the door to potential code execution! But not anymore! 🚀 Think of it like a security guard at a club who used to let anyone through the VIP line. Now, the guard has a strict list and won't accept anyone who doesn't belong, preventing troublemakers from getting in. If attackers had exploited this flaw, they could have executed arbitrary code on the server, leading to absolute chaos—data breaches, service disruptions, or worse. This vulnerability is like leaving the backdoor wide open for hackers, ready to waltz right in and take over!

Put simply

Think of it like a security guard at a club who used to let anyone through the VIP line. Now, the guard has a strict list and won't accept anyone who doesn't belong, preventing troublemakers from getting in. CVE-2025-48913 affects Apache CXF by allowing untrusted users to configure JMS via insecure protocols like RMI or LDAP, which could lead to remote code execution. The latest versions now restrict these protocols, enhancing security.

What to do

If attackers had exploited this flaw, they could have executed arbitrary code on the server, leading to absolute chaos—data breaches, service disruptions, or worse. This vulnerability is like leaving the backdoor wide open for hackers, ready to waltz right in and take over! Upgrade to versions 3.6.8, 4.0.9, or 4.1.3 immediately to close this vulnerability. Review your configurations to ensure that no untrusted users have access to JMS settings. Regularly check for updates to maintain your security posture! You've got this! With these upgrades, you'll keep your system secure and strutting like a cybersecurity superstar! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00821 · 56.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
Published
2025-08-08T09:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 AUG 09:21Z
    Apache CXF: Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE
    cvelistv5