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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-42778
Apache MINA: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data (take 2)
Description

The fix for CVE-2026-41409 was not applied to the 2.1.X and 2.2.X branches. Here was the original issue description: The fix for CVE-2024-52046 in Apache MINA AbstractIoBuffer.getObject() was incomplete. The classname allowlist of classes allowed to be deserialized was applied too late after a static initializer in a class to be read might already have been executed. Affected versions are Apache MINA 2.1.0 <= 2.1.11, and 2.2.0 <= 2.2.6. The problem is resolved in Apache MINA 2.1.12, and 2.2.7 by applying the classname allowlist earlier. Affected are applications using Apache MINA that call IoBuffer.getObject(). Applications using Apache MINA are advised to upgrade The fix for CVE-2024-52046 in Apache MINA AbstractIoBuffer.getObject() was incomplete. The classname allowlist of classes allowed to be deserialized was applied too late after a static initializer in a class to be read might already have been executed. Affected versions are Apache MINA 2.1.0 <= 2.1.110, and 2.2.0 <= 2.2.6. The problem is resolved in Apache MINA 2.1.12, and 2.2.7 by applying the classname allowlist earlier. Affected are applications using Apache MINA that call IoBuffer.getObject(). Applications using Apache MINA are advised to upgrade

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Published Date :

May 1, 2026, 11:16 a.m.

Last Modified :

May 1, 2026, 5:55 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-42778 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Apache mina
CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL f0158376-9dc2-43b6-827c-5f631a4d8d09
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Upgrade Apache MINA to a patched version to fix deserialization vulnerabilities.
  • Upgrade Apache MINA to version 2.1.12 or later.
  • Upgrade Apache MINA to version 2.2.7 or later.
  • Ensure IoBuffer.getObject() is not used with untrusted data.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2026-42778 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URL Resource
https://lists.apache.org/thread/fhlx5k91hrkgyzh7yk1nghrn3k27gxy0 Mailing List Patch Vendor Advisory
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Shell Python

Updated: 1 day, 2 hours ago
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Born at : April 30, 2026, 9:48 a.m. This repo has been linked 3 different CVEs too.

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  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    May. 01, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:mina:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.1.0 up to (excluding) 2.1.12 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:mina:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.2.0 up to (excluding) 2.2.7
    Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/fhlx5k91hrkgyzh7yk1nghrn3k27gxy0 Types: Mailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 01, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description The fix for CVE-2026-41409 was not applied to the 2.1.X and 2.2.X branches. Here was the original issue description: The fix for CVE-2024-52046 in Apache MINA AbstractIoBuffer.getObject() was incomplete. The classname allowlist of classes allowed to be deserialized was applied too late after a static initializer in a class to be read might already have been executed. Affected versions are Apache MINA 2.1.0 <= 2.1.11, and 2.2.0 <= 2.2.6. The problem is resolved in Apache MINA 2.1.12, and 2.2.7 by applying the classname allowlist earlier. Affected are applications using Apache MINA that call IoBuffer.getObject(). Applications using Apache MINA are advised to upgrade The fix for CVE-2024-52046 in Apache MINA AbstractIoBuffer.getObject() was incomplete. The classname allowlist of classes allowed to be deserialized was applied too late after a static initializer in a class to be read might already have been executed. Affected versions are Apache MINA 2.1.0 <= 2.1.110, and 2.2.0 <= 2.2.6. The problem is resolved in Apache MINA 2.1.12, and 2.2.7 by applying the classname allowlist earlier. Affected are applications using Apache MINA that call IoBuffer.getObject(). Applications using Apache MINA are advised to upgrade
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-502
    Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/fhlx5k91hrkgyzh7yk1nghrn3k27gxy0
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