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High [CVE-2026-49042] Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Apache Camel

This high-severity Apache Software Foundation advisory covers CVE-2026-49042 affecting Apache Camel.

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CVE-2026-49042
Affected products & platforms
Apache Software FoundationMessaging
Open source advisory

Summary

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.

Is CVE-2026-49042 exploited?

No exploitation is reported in the sources VulniPulse tracks: CVE-2026-49042 is not in the CISA KEV catalog (checked ) and this advisory does not report exploitation. That is not proof the vulnerability cannot be exploited.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49042?

Upgrade to a fixed release named by Apache:

  • 4.18.3
  • 4.21.0

Confirm against the vendor advisory before you patch.

Affected versions
  • 4.8.0 through 4.18.2
  • 4.19.0 through 4.20.0.
  • through 4.20.0

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 4 months ago·verify at source

Fixed versions
  • 4.18.3
  • 4.21.0

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 4 months ago·verify at source

Mitigation checklist

Recommended fix / mitigation
  • Users are recommended to upgrade to version 4.18.3, 4.21.0, which fixes the issue.

Official advisory · high-confidence parse· fetched 4 months ago·verify at source

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