Apache · Apache Camel · CVE-2026-49086
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Apache Camel versions 4.12.0 through 4.14.7
Apache Camel versions 4.15.0 through 4.18.2
Apache Camel versions 4.19.0 through 4.20.x
**Description**
An improper input validation issue exists in the Apache Camel DAPR component, specifically within the `DaprPubSubConsumer`. The component copies the Pub/Sub component name and topic from inbound CloudEvents into the `CamelDaprPubSubName` and `CamelDaprTopic` Exchange headers. Because the `DaprConfigurationOptionsProxy` prioritizes these headers over the configured destination during republishing, an attacker capable of publishing messages to a subscribed topic can manipulate these values. This allows the attacker to redirect or exfiltrate messages to an arbitrary Dapr Pub/Sub component and topic, bypassing intended routing and topic-level access controls. Exploitation requires the ability to publish to the topic the route subscribes to.
**Recommendations**
Upgrade to version 4.21.0.
Upgrade to version 4.14.8 for those on the 4.14.x LTS releases stream.
Upgrade to version 4.18.3 for those on the 4.18.x releases stream.
As a temporary mitigation, remove the `CamelDaprPubSubName` and `CamelDaprTopic` headers from the Exchange between the Dapr consumer and any Dapr producer in the route.
Restrict publishing permissions for the subscribed Dapr Pub/Sub topic to trusted producers only.