CVE-2026-94114: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-2p8h-ph4h-rm2f
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CVSS 5.9
CWE-386
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-94114 is a HIGH (CVSS 5.9) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-386: Symbolic Name not Mapping to Correct Object) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when a constant symbolic reference to an object is used, even though the reference can resolve to a different object over time.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2026-94114 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-94114
GHSA Identifier GHSA-2p8h-ph4h-rm2f
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.9
CWE Classification CWE-386: Symbolic Name not Mapping to Correct Object
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.9

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity High (AC:H)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-94114

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2026-94114, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-386: Symbolic Name not Mapping to Correct Object, where a constant symbolic reference to an object is used, even though the reference can resolve to a different object over time. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Symbolic name not mapping to correct object vulnerability in Apache Commons. BCEL caches attacker-controlled classes under their self-declared names without validating the requested name, allowing subsequent lookups and name-keyed verification results to refer to a different class. This issue affects Apache Commons: before 6.13.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 6.13.0, which fixes the issue.

References

NVD — CVE-2026-94114 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-94114
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/apache/commons-bcel/commit/14890bf2b9014df25f9b4de86f29b5e917e5656b.patch
lists.apache.org/thread.html/co1wfk2... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/co1wfk2lyrmpnfhn49o370pvfl978rw6
lists.apache.org/thread.html/d87nxx7... WEB
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/d87nxx7nb5bombqggxhxo9lz16nwtsf9
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/07/12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-94114?
CVE-2026-94114 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-386: Symbolic Name not Mapping to Correct Object.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2026-94114?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-94114?
CVE-2026-94114 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.9 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-94114?
CVE-2026-94114 is classified under CWE-386: Symbolic Name not Mapping to Correct Object (A constant symbolic reference to an object is used, even though the reference can resolve to a different object over time.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2026-94114?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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