CVE-2026-61484
Apache Lucy: LucyX::Remote::SearchServer unauthenticated remote Storable::thaw -> RCE/DoS
Description
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache Lucy. This issue affects Apache Lucy: all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 6, 2026, 6:38 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Migrate to an alternative project.
- Restrict access to trusted users only.
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-2026-61484.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/942t3pwgz2nrhnklrtyt5zr7g4wqc9cb | Mailing List Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/5 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-61484 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-61484
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2026-61484 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2026-61484 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:lucy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/942t3pwgz2nrhnklrtyt5zr7g4wqc9cb Types: Mailing List, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/5 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/5 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-61484', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-05T14:20:41.675203Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache Lucy', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '*', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:cpan/Lucy', 'packageName': 'Lucy', 'collectionURL': 'https://cpan.org/modules', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Tag unsupported-when-assigned Added Description ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache Lucy. This issue affects Apache Lucy: all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. Added CWE CWE-502 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/942t3pwgz2nrhnklrtyt5zr7g4wqc9cb