CVE-2026-92142 Apache Karaf - Remote Code Execution

Apache Karaf < 4.4.12 and < 4.5.0 contains a remote code execution caused by missing RBAC checks on MBean lifecycle operations in JMX MBeanServer, letting authenticated users with viewer role execute arbitrary code remotely, exploit requires JMX authentication with any role.

CVSS base score 8.8 /10
High
CISA KEV
Not listed
Public exploit
None known
Authentication
Required
EPSS
0.60% chance of exploitation in 30 days
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Details

Type
Remote Code Execution
Impact
Remote Code Execution
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
29 September 2026
Updated
15 October 2026
Weakness
CWE-862

Vendor fix

Upgrade to Apache Karaf 4.4.12 or 4.5.0 or later. Until then, restrict JMX port access to trusted hosts and avoid non-admin JMX credentials.

Patching closes this CVE. It does not tell you which of your systems run the affected version, or what else is exposed alongside them.

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