CVE-2026-41869
Apache Nutch: Unauthenticated forced shutdown and job interruption in Nutch Server (Nutch REST API)
Description
Missing Authorization, Improper Resource Shutdown and Job Interruption vulnerability in Apache Nutch Server (Nutch REST API). This issue affects Apache Nutch: from 1.10 through 1.22. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.23, which removes the Nutch Server. If an upgrade is not possible, user must restrict access to instances running the Nutch Service to trusted users only. Please, also visit the Apache Nutch security advisories https://nutch.apache.org/documentation/security/ .
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 9, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 9, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Apache Nutch to version 1.23.
- Restrict access to Nutch Service to trusted users.
- Consult Apache Nutch security advisories.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-41869.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/ps4yhlvo6kdgmksdgb9lv1h4p0oy5fdj | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/08/3 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Sep. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/08/3 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Missing Authorization, Improper Resource Shutdown and Job Interruption vulnerability in Apache Nutch Server (Nutch REST API). This issue affects Apache Nutch: from 1.10 through 1.22. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.23, which removes the Nutch Server. If an upgrade is not possible, user must restrict access to instances running the Nutch Service to trusted users only. Please, also visit the Apache Nutch security advisories https://nutch.apache.org/documentation/security/ . Added CWE CWE-404 Added CWE CWE-862 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/41xxx/CVE-2026-41869.json">CVE-2026-41869</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/ps4yhlvo6kdgmksdgb9lv1h4p0oy5fdj