Improper input validation in Apache Cxf
CVE-2025-48913
If untrusted users are allowed to configure JMS for Apache CXF, previously they could use RMI or LDAP URLs, potentially leading to code execution capabilities. This interface is now restricted to reject those protocols, removing this possibility. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 3.6.8, 4.0.9 or 4.1.3, which fix this issue.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.008 (56.5th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 57th percentile — 56.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.008 · newest: 0.008 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apache Cxf
- Apache Software Foundation Cxf — versions 4.1.0, 4.0.0, 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- lists.apache.org/thread/f1nv488ztc0js4g5ml2v88mzkzslyh83 (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-48913?
- CVE-2025-48913 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Cxf, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2025-08-08.
- How severe is CVE-2025-48913?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2025-48913 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.