Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-66256 · published 13 August 2026
CVE-2026-66256: Apache shindig deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability
Apache · Shindig
** 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.
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.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/opgpnhk149614gx6vcy3lvyjnycw8mkh | Mailing ListVendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/13/7 | Mailing ListThird Party Advisory |
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Related vulnerabilities
Same products first, then exploited flaws of the same weakness class.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-66256), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.