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critical · CVSS v3 9.8

CVE-2026-94301

CVE-2026-94301 exposes a proxy class resolution bypass in Apache MINA, allowing attackers to evade allow‑list checks and potentially execute

Overview

CVE-2026-94301 exposes a proxy class resolution bypass in Apache MINA, allowing attackers to evade allow‑list checks and potentially execute arbitrary code. The flaw remains in the 2.0.x and 2.1.x maintenance branches even though it was fixed in 2.2.x. It can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Java applications that use these libraries.

Description

The fix for CVE-2026-47065/ZDRES-232 ("resolveProxyClass Not Overridden - acceptMatchers Filter Bypass via java.lang.reflect.Proxy"), released on 2026-06-02 and announced as "Fully addressed" in MINA 2.2.8, 2.1.13 and 2.0.29, was committed to the 2.2.X branch only. The 2.0.X and 2.1.X maintenance branches never received the resolveProxyClass() override, so the 2.0.29 and 2.1.13 artifacts listed as fixed -- and every later release on those lines, up to and including the current 2.0.30 and 2.1.14 -- remain vulnerable to the exact allow-list bypass that CVE-2026-47065 was meant to close.

Impact

Confidentiality: attackers can bypass access controls and read or modify protected data. Integrity: malicious code can alter application behavior or inject payloads. Availability: exploitation may lead to denial of service if the proxy mechanism is abused. Defenders: developers and system administrators using Apache MINA 2.0.x/2.1.x in Java applications are directly impacted.

Remediation

Upgrade to Apache MINA 2.2.8 or later, which includes the resolveProxyClass override. If an upgrade is not feasible, apply the patch from the 2.2.x branch to the 2.0.x/2.1.x codebase or disable Proxy-based allow‑list functionality. Verify the library version after patching and monitor for any related alerts.

Risk context

Severity is critical with a CVSS v3 score of 9.8. No EPSS data is available, but the vulnerability is actively exploitable and requires immediate attention.

Affected products

  • Apache MINA 2.0.x
  • Apache MINA 2.1.x

Scores

Severity
critical
CVSS v2
10
CVSS v3
9.8
CVSS v4
EPSS

proxy-bypass allow-list Apache MINA critical Java code-execution maintenance-branch

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