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CVE-2026-61483

7.5 · HIGH

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Uncontrolled Recursion vulnerability in Apache Lucy.

Published Aug 5, 2026apacheCWE-674EPSS 1.03%

Overview

CVE-2026-61483 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache lucy. It was published on August 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Uncontrolled Recursion 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 ASF. Lucy is now maintained outside of the ASF at https://github.com/lucysearch

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update lucy to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

GitHubgithub.com/lucysearchReflists.apache.org/thread/ltp8320c0nsy45bpzm8342jd7yj05z1hRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/05/4

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-61483?

CVE-2026-61483 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache lucy. It was published on August 5, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-61483?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-61483?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update lucy to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-61483?

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