CVE-2026-61484

9.8 CRITICAL

Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-06

AI risk analysis

Summary: The flaw is a deserialization vulnerability in Apache Lucy, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code. This matters because it can lead to complete system compromise.
Exploitability: Exploitation is relatively easy given the deserialization vulnerability, requiring only that untrusted data be processed.
Blast radius: If exploited, this could result in complete system compromise and data loss.
Detection: No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation: Disable the affected feature or restrict access to the instance to trusted users.

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Analysis generated locally by qwen2.5:7b-instruct (no data left the box). AI-assisted — verify against primary sources before acting.

NVD description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability in Apache Lucy. This issue affects Apache Lucy: all versions. 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 vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses

CWE-502

Vendors

apache

Products

lucy

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/942t3pwgz2nrhnklrtyt5zr7g4wqc9cb Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/5 Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Data: NVD (public domain). Analysis: local $0 model. Defensive use only.