CVE-2025-48913: 
Java vulnerability analysis and mitigation

CVE-2025-48913 is a security vulnerability affecting Apache CXF, discovered and disclosed on August 8, 2025. The vulnerability impacts multiple versions of Apache CXF including versions before 3.6.8, versions 4.0.0 to 4.0.9, and versions 4.1.0 to 4.1.3. This vulnerability relates to improper input validation in the JMS configuration functionality (Apache Mailing List, NVD).

The vulnerability stems from improper input validation (CWE-20) in the JMS configuration interface of Apache CXF. When untrusted users are allowed to configure JMS, they could potentially specify RMI or LDAP URLs, which could lead to code execution capabilities. The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating a severe security risk (NVD, Rapid7).

The vulnerability allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code through the manipulation of JMS configuration using RMI or LDAP URLs. Given the CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability presents a critical risk with potential for complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Rapid7).

The vulnerability has been addressed in Apache CXF versions 3.6.8, 4.0.9, and 4.1.3. The fix involves restricting the interface to reject RMI and LDAP protocols. Users are strongly recommended to upgrade to these patched versions to mitigate the vulnerability (NVD).