CVE-2026-45205

5.3 MEDIUM
Published: May 14, 2026 Modified: May 15, 2026
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Description

Uncontrolled Recursion vulnerability in Apache Commons. When processing an untrusted configuration file, Commons Configuration will throw a StackOverflowError for YAML input with cycles. This issue affects Apache Commons: from 2.2 before 2.15.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.15.0, which fixes the issue.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/apache/commons-configuration/pull/634
Source: security@apache.org
Issue Tracking Patch
https://lists.apache.org/thread/q3q3j10ohcqhs6o0rg1v7kz6kk27vtkk
Source: security@apache.org
Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/14/5
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory

3 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.5%
39th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apache