Deserialization of untrusted data in Apache Camel
Priority MEDIUM 51CWE-502Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 1 fixed, 1 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA, GitHub and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-502.
Summary
Apache Camel RabbitMQ enables Java deserialization by default. Apache Camel 2.22.x, 2.23.x, 2.24.x, 2.25.0, 3.0.0 up to 3.1.0 are affected. 2.x users should upgrade to 2.25.1, 3.x users should upgrade to 3.2.0.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.05652 93rd percentileScored 2026-11-08
Fix Partial org.apache.camel:camel-rabbitmq (Maven): 2.25.1, 3.2.0Red Hat: 1 advisoryRed Hat: 1 fixed, 1 without a fix
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Apache Camel | Apache Camel 2.22.x, 2.23.x, 2.24.x, 2.25.0, 3.0.0 up to 3.1.0 | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| — | org.apache.camel:camel-rabbitmq (Maven) | before 2.25.1 | 2.25.1 | Patch available | GHSA-2x6r-7427-95cm |
| — | org.apache.camel:camel-rabbitmq (Maven) | 3.0.0 to before 3.2.0 | 3.2.0 | Patch available | GHSA-2x6r-7427-95cm |
- Apache Camel Vendor— Affected Apache Camel 2.22.x, 2.23.x, 2.24.x, 2.25.0, 3.0.0 up to 3.1.0 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- org.apache.camel:camel-rabbitmq (Maven) Vendor— Affected before 2.25.1 Fixed in 2.25.1 Patch available GHSA-2x6r-7427-95cm
- org.apache.camel:camel-rabbitmq (Maven) Vendor— Affected 3.0.0 to before 3.2.0 Fixed in 3.2.0 Patch available GHSA-2x6r-7427-95cm
CPE configurations NVD · 6
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.22.0 – 2.25.0; 3.0.0 – 3.1.0 | Vulnerable | Apache |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0.0 – 8.2.2 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:13.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.3.0.0 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:13.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 13.4.0.0 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_private_banking:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.0.0 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
| cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_private_banking:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 12.1.0 | Vulnerable | Oracle |
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.22.0 – 2.25.0; 3.0.0 – 3.1.0 Vulnerable ·Apache
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_diameter_signaling_router:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0.0 – 8.2.2 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:13.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.3.0.0 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:enterprise_manager_base_platform:13.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 13.4.0.0 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_private_banking:12.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.0.0 Vulnerable ·Oracle
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:flexcube_private_banking:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.0 Vulnerable ·Oracle
Remediation
- Fix · GHSA-2x6r-7427-95cm org.apache.camel:camel-rabbitmq (Maven) Fixed in 2.25.1 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-2x6r-7427-95cm org.apache.camel:camel-rabbitmq (Maven) Fixed in 3.2.0 Advisory →
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2020:5568 Released 2020-12-16 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat Fuse 7.8.0 release and security update
- Red Hat Fuse 7.8.0
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat JBoss Fuse 6 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Fuse 7.8.0 | Fixed | RHSA-2020:5568 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat JBoss Data Grid 7
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2020-11972
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-2x6r-7427-95cm
References
Advisory 6
- [oss-security] 20200514 [SECURITY] New security advisory CVE-2020-11972 released for Apache Camel
- [oss-security] 20200514 Re: [SECURITY] New security advisory CVE-2020-11972 released for Apache Camel
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
- https://camel.apache.org/security/CVE-2020-11972.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-11972
Sources
- CVE-2020-11972 · CVE Program
- CVE-2020-11972 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-2x6r-7427-95cm · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2020-11972 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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