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CVE-2026-46588 Apache CVE debrief

CVE-2026-46588 is an Improper Input Validation vulnerability affecting Apache Camel versions through 4.14.7, from 4.15.0 through 4.18.2, and from 4.19.0 through 4.20.0. This issue can lead to potential security risks if not addressed. Users are advised to upgrade to version 4.14.8, 4.18.3, or 4.21.0 to fix the issue. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.3, indicating a high severity. It is essential for users of affected Apache Camel versions to be aware of this vulnerability and take action to upgrade to a fixed version.

Vendor
Apache
Product
Camel
CVSS
HIGH 7.3
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-06
Original CVE updated
2026-07-08
Advisory published
2026-07-06
Advisory updated
2026-07-08

Who should care

Users of Apache Camel versions through 4.14.7, from 4.15.0 through 4.18.2, and from 4.19.0 through 4.20.0 should be aware of this vulnerability and take action to upgrade to a fixed version. This includes operators, platform administrators, vulnerability management teams, and security teams who need to review and update their inventory of Apache Camel installations.

Technical summary

The CVE-2026-46588 vulnerability is caused by improper input validation in Apache Camel. This issue affects multiple version ranges: through 4.14.7, from 4.15.0 through 4.18.2, and from 4.19.0 through 4.20.0. The vulnerability can be addressed by upgrading to version 4.14.8, 4.18.3, or 4.21.0. The CVSS score for this vulnerability is 7.3, indicating a high severity. It is crucial to review and update the inventory of Apache Camel installations to ensure they are on a fixed version.

Defensive priority

High priority should be given to upgrading Apache Camel to version 4.14.8, 4.18.3, or 4.21.0 to mitigate this vulnerability.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Upgrade Apache Camel to version 4.14.8, 4.18.3, or 4.21.0.
  • Review and update inventory of Apache Camel installations to ensure they are on a fixed version.
  • Monitor Apache Camel installations for any suspicious activity.
  • Review compensating controls for exposed systems while remediation is scheduled and verified.
  • Check relevant monitoring, detection, and logs for exposed assets that need extra review.
  • Track exceptions, retest remediated assets, and close the item only after evidence is documented.
  • Confirm whether affected product deployments exist in managed environments and assign an owner for follow-up.

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-07-06T11:16:28.777Z and was last modified on 2026-07-08T14:38:22.180Z. The NVD entry is currently Analyzed. This Improper Input Validation vulnerability affects Apache Camel versions through 4.14.7, from 4.15.0 through 4.18.2, and from 4.19.0 through 4.20.0. Users are advised to upgrade to version 4.14.8, 4.18.3, or 4.21.0 to fix the issue. Evidence is limited to CVE and NVD details.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-46588 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-46588

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-46588 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-46588

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.