Apache Shindig Common, Apache Shindig Social-Api: Remote Code Execution via XStream deserialization (OpenSocial REST API)
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-66256 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-13 15:19:56 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-13 17:17:34 UTC |
| Description | ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache Shindig. This issue affects Apache Shindig: all versions. Users with access to the Shindig REST API can send specially-crafted requests to trigger arbitrary code execution on the server. 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.2 HIGH from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Problem Types: CWE-502 | CWE-502 CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 7.2 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 7.2 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
HighUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Shindig Common | affected * semver | Not specified |
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Shindig Social-Api | affected * semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/13/7 | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.openwall.com | |
| lists.apache.org/thread/opgpnhk149614gx6vcy3lvyjnycw8mkh | [email protected] | lists.apache.org | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Vendor Comments And Credit
Discovery Credit
CNA: Daryle Bourque, Horizon3.ai (en)
CNA: Noah King, Horizon3.ai (en)
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.