Evidence used
- No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
- The selected CVSS metric records a network-reachable, unauthenticated path with no user interaction.
- EPSS is 0.82% for the current model date.
BlackTreeCVE IntelligenceFull vulnerability report · 2025
CVE-2025-48913High confidence
Apache CXF: Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE
Apache Software Foundation · Apache CXF
9.8CriticalCVSS 3.1
Within 72 hours
Patch availableCritical technical impact with a remotely reachable, unauthenticated path; no CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
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Open reassessment dashboard →Operational reassessment
Published severity in operational context
Published severityCritical→Operational priority:Critical, unchanged from published severity.unchanged
Compensating controls
- Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
- Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
- Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.
Verification
- Confirm that the asset runs Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF and falls inside the recorded affected range.
- Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
- Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
- Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Open-source package ranges6 source-attributed ranges
These OSV and GitHub advisory ranges apply only to the named package and ecosystem. A listed fixed version is not a universal product patch or proof that an update is installed.
| Ecosystem and package | Affected range | First fixed version | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavenorg.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jms | ECOSYSTEM: introduced 0; fixed 3.6.8 | 3.6.8 | OSV record ↗aggregator derived · 10 Sep 2026 |
| Mavenorg.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jms | ECOSYSTEM: introduced 4.0.0; fixed 4.0.9 | 4.0.9 | OSV record ↗aggregator derived · 10 Sep 2026 |
| Mavenorg.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jms | ECOSYSTEM: introduced 4.1.0; fixed 4.1.3 | 4.1.3 | OSV record ↗aggregator derived · 10 Sep 2026 |
| mavenorg.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jms | < 3.6.8 | 3.6.8 | GitHub advisory ↗github reviewed aggregator · 23 Jan 2026 |
| mavenorg.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jms | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.9 | 4.0.9 | GitHub advisory ↗github reviewed aggregator · 23 Jan 2026 |
| mavenorg.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jms | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.3 | 4.1.3 | GitHub advisory ↗github reviewed aggregator · 23 Jan 2026 |
Direct vendor intelligence
1 currentAuthoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories
Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.
CVE-2025-48913 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 3 · finalRed Hat Product Securityorg.apache.cxf/cxf: CXF JMS Code Execution Vulnerability
The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.
- cxf as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7
- Summary
- A flaw was found in org.apache.cxf/cxf, where untrusted users can configure JMS to allow the specification of RMI or LDAP URLs, possibly leading to code execution. This vulnerability allows an attacker to provide malicious protocol URLs during JMS configuration.
- Remediation
- Before applying this update, ensure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Also, back up your existing installation, including all applications, configuration files, databases and database settings. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Critical technical impact with a remotely reachable, unauthenticated path; no CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
Patch available01
What, why and how
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.
What
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.
Why
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.
What
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.
Why
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
How
An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.
02
Exploit reality and attack path
CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.
Observed exploitation No confirmed evidence
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Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.
Public PoC / exploit material None recorded
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Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.
- Likely attack path
- a network path → Improper Input Validation → cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor
- Attack surface
- Network
- Privileges required
- None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
- Security boundary
- Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
- Weakness
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CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness. - CWE-20 ↗
CWE-20: Improper Input Validation. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
- CVSS vector
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CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity. CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCommon Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.
AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CHighConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.IHighIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.AHighAvailability impact: A successful attack can cause a major loss.- Post-exploitation / living off the land
- No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
03
Patch and workaround
Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.
- Status
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Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change. - Patch available
- Fixed
- eap7-apache-cxf-0:3.1.16-6.redhat_00006.1.ep7.el7.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-0:3.1.16-6.redhat_00006.1.ep7.el7.src as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-rt-0:3.1.16-6.redhat_00006.1.ep7.el7.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-services-0:3.1.16-6.redhat_00006.1.ep7.el7.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-tools-0:3.1.16-6.redhat_00006.1.ep7.el7.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-jbossws-cxf-0:5.1.11-1.SP1_redhat_00001.1.ep7.el7.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-jbossws-cxf-0:5.1.11-1.SP1_redhat_00001.1.ep7.el7.src as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-0:7.1.14-4.GA_redhat_00003.1.ep7.el7.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-0:7.1.14-4.GA_redhat_00003.1.ep7.el7.src as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-modules-0:7.1.14-4.GA_redhat_00003.1.ep7.el7.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-0:3.4.10-3.SP2_redhat_00003.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-0:3.4.10-3.SP2_redhat_00003.1.el7eap.src as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-rt-0:3.4.10-3.SP2_redhat_00003.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-services-0:3.4.10-3.SP2_redhat_00003.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-tools-0:3.4.10-3.SP2_redhat_00003.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-jbossws-cxf-0:5.3.0-2.SP1_redhat_00002.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-jbossws-cxf-0:5.3.0-2.SP1_redhat_00002.1.el7eap.src as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-0:7.3.17-5.GA_redhat_00006.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-0:7.3.17-5.GA_redhat_00006.1.el7eap.src as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-java-jdk11-0:7.3.17-5.GA_redhat_00006.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-java-jdk8-0:7.3.17-5.GA_redhat_00006.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-javadocs-0:7.3.17-5.GA_redhat_00006.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-modules-0:7.3.17-5.GA_redhat_00006.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-0:3.5.11-1.SP1_redhat_00001.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 ELS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-0:3.5.11-1.SP1_redhat_00001.1.el7eap.src as a component of Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 ELS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-rt-0:3.5.11-1.SP1_redhat_00001.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 ELS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-services-0:3.5.11-1.SP1_redhat_00001.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 ELS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-apache-cxf-tools-0:3.5.11-1.SP1_redhat_00001.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 ELS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-0:7.4.24-4.GA_redhat_00002.1.el7eap.noarch as a component of Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 ELS for RHEL 7 Server
- eap7-wildfly-0:7.4.24-4.GA_redhat_00002.1.el7eap.src as a component of Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 ELS for RHEL 7 Server
- and 283 more
- Action
- Before applying this update, ensure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Also, back up your existing installation, including all applications, configuration files, databases and database settings. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
- Workaround
- No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04
Evidence and provenance
Published 8 Aug 2025 · Last source change 26 Feb 2026, 17:49 UTC · CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation
CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCISA ADP
EPSS source FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
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The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2025-23982
Product sourceVendor CSAF · Red Hat Product Security
Remediation sourceVendor CSAF · Red Hat Product Security
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD modified after enrichment
Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.
Material change intelligence
View recent updates ↗What changed after publication
- Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.Red Hat Product Security ↗
- Before
- 4.1.0 < 4.1.3; 4.0.0 < 4.0.9; < 3.6.8 · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
- After
- 4.1.0 < 4.1.3; 4.0.0 < 4.0.9; < 3.6.8 · Fixed: Before applying this update, ensure all previously released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Also, back up your existing installation, including all applications, configuration files, databases and database settings. For details on how to apply this update, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
- Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Patch available.Red Hat Product Security ↗
- Before
- Awaiting fix
- After
- Patch available
CVE published
Fixed release recorded from official guidance
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
- CVE
- Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
- CVSS
- Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
- EPSS
- Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
- CWE
- Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
- CNA
- CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
- CISA ADP
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
- NVD
- National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
- CERT / CSIRT
- A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
- PoC
- Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
- CSAF
- Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
- LoTL
- Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.