9.8
CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-66713
Apache Axis2/Java: deserialization of untrusted Data
Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502) in the Tribes-based clustering component  in Apache Software Foundation Apache Axis2/Java through 2.0.0 on Apache Tomcat  (only when Tribes clustering is enabled, which is off by default) allows an  unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to the clustering port to  execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object delivered to the cluster  channel and deserialized in  org.apache.axis2.clustering.tribes.Axis2ChannelListener#messageReceived. Users are  recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes this issue by removing the  clustering feature entirely.

INFO

Published Date :

July 28, 2026, 3:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 28, 2026, 4:20 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

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No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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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
Disable the Tribes clustering feature or upgrade to version 2.0.1 to fix deserialization vulnerability.
  • Disable the Tribes clustering feature if not in use.
  • Upgrade Apache Axis2/Java to version 2.0.1.
  • Remove the clustering feature entirely.
  • Ensure proper input validation for serialized data.
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-2026-66713.

URL Resource
https://github.com/apache/axis-axis2-java-core/commit/e6f53b230bddcb40577c84ff290ba51e7265fa15
https://lists.apache.org/thread/fgggbv3sjjqw7p6q0j88gspt9b2rb728
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/28/2
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  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Jul. 28, 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-2026-66713', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-07-28T14:43:46.318199Z'}
  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Jul. 28, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/28/2
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 28, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache Axis2/Java', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '2.0.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}]
    Added Description Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CWE-502) in the Tribes-based clustering component  in Apache Software Foundation Apache Axis2/Java through 2.0.0 on Apache Tomcat  (only when Tribes clustering is enabled, which is off by default) allows an  unauthenticated remote attacker with network access to the clustering port to  execute arbitrary code via a crafted serialized Java object delivered to the cluster  channel and deserialized in  org.apache.axis2.clustering.tribes.Axis2ChannelListener#messageReceived. Users are  recommended to upgrade to version 2.0.1, which fixes this issue by removing the  clustering feature entirely.
    Added CWE CWE-502
    Added Reference https://github.com/apache/axis-axis2-java-core/commit/e6f53b230bddcb40577c84ff290ba51e7265fa15
    Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/fgggbv3sjjqw7p6q0j88gspt9b2rb728
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