What is CVE-2026-49042?

CVE-2026-49042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Camel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-07-06.

How severe is CVE-2026-49042?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.

Is CVE-2026-49042 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Improper input validation in Apache Camel

CVE-2026-49042

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Camel. This issue affects Apache Camel: from 4.8.0 through 4.18.2, from 4.19.0 through 4.20.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.18.3, 4.21.0, which fixes the issue.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.005 (42.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Apache Camel
Apache Software Foundation Camel — versions 4.8.0, 4.19.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

Public proof-of-concept exploits

oscerd/CVE-2026-49042

References

security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 (Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49042?: CVE-2026-49042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Camel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2026-07-06.
How severe is CVE-2026-49042?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2026-49042 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.