CVE-2025-48913

Name: CVE-2025-48913
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-08T10:15:25.663+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-48913 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.74%

49.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Cxf	< 3.6.8
Apache	Cxf	>= 4.0.0, < 4.0.9
Apache	Cxf	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.3

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/f1nv488ztc0js4g5ml2v88mzkzslyh83Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/08/07/2

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-48913?

How severe is CVE-2025-48913?

CVE-2025-48913 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-48913?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST