CVE-2026-65432
Apache CXF: XXE via WSDL/XSD import parsing
Apache CXF reads a top-level WSDL through its hardened StaxUtils path, which disables XML DTDs and external entities. However, any wsdl:import or xsd:import referenced from that top-level WSDL is handed off to WSDL4J, which does not disable DOCTYPE declarations or external entities. As a result, the protections applied to the top-level document do not extend to imported documents, leaving imported WSDL/XSD content vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.
Attack profile
How easy it is to exploit
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges needed
- None
- User interaction
- None
What an attacker can affect
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
CVE List Score used
Apache CXF: XXE via WSDL/XSD import parsing
Apache CXF reads a top-level WSDL through its hardened StaxUtils path, which disables XML DTDs and external entities. However, any wsdl:import or xsd:import referenced from that top-level WSDL is handed off to WSDL4J, which does not disable DOCTYPE declarations or external entities. As a result, the protections applied to the top-level document do not extend to imported documents, leaving imported WSDL/XSD content vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.
- Record
CVE-2026-65432- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-611
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2026-53856
Apache CXF reads a top-level WSDL through its hardened StaxUtils path, which disables XML DTDs and external entities. However, any wsdl:import or xsd:import referenced from that top-level WSDL is handed off to WSDL4J, which does not disable DOCTYPE declarations or external entities. As a result, the protections applied to the top-level document do not extend to imported documents, leaving imported WSDL/XSD content vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.
- Record
EUVD-2026-53856- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Updated
- 2026-11-02
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-jvhw-7q2c-2r65
Apache CXF reads a top-level WSDL through its hardened StaxUtils path, which disables XML DTDs...
Apache CXF reads a top-level WSDL through its hardened StaxUtils path, which disables XML DTDs and external entities. However, any wsdl:import or xsd:import referenced from that top-level WSDL is handed off to WSDL4J, which does not disable DOCTYPE declarations or external entities. As a result, the protections applied to the top-level document do not extend to imported documents, leaving imported WSDL/XSD content vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.
- Record
GHSA-jvhw-7q2c-2r65- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-611
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
NVD
Apache CXF reads a top-level WSDL through its hardened StaxUtils path, which disables XML DTDs and external entities. However, any wsdl:import or xsd:import referenced from that top-level WSDL is handed off to WSDL4J, which does not disable DOCTYPE declarations or external entities. As a result, the protections applied to the top-level document do not extend to imported documents, leaving imported WSDL/XSD content vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.
- Record
CVE-2026-65432- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-611
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV
Apache CXF: XXE via WSDL/XSD import parsing
Apache CXF reads a top-level WSDL through its hardened StaxUtils path, which disables XML DTDs and external entities. However, any wsdl:import or xsd:import referenced from that top-level WSDL is handed off to WSDL4J, which does not disable DOCTYPE declarations or external entities. As a result, the protections applied to the top-level document do not extend to imported documents, leaving imported WSDL/XSD content vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.
- Record
CVE-2026-65432- CVSS 3.1
- 7.5 High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-611
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVCLSA-2026-1793898246 No score
TuxCare security update for org.apache.cxf (5 CVEs)
TuxCare rebuilt 3 org.apache.cxf packages to address 5 CVEs. Fixed in 3.5.11-tuxcare.11.
- Record
CLSA-2026-1793898246- Updated
- 2026-11-06
OSVCLSA-2026-1793982274 No score
TuxCare security update for org.apache.cxf (5 CVEs)
TuxCare rebuilt 3 org.apache.cxf packages to address 5 CVEs. Fixed in 3.5.9-tuxcare.12.
- Record
CLSA-2026-1793982274- Updated
- 2026-11-06
OSVCLSA-2026-1794008495 No score
TuxCare security update for 8 packages (12 CVEs)
TuxCare rebuilt 8 packages to address 12 CVEs. Fixed in 3.4.5-tuxcare.2.
- Record
CLSA-2026-1794008495- Updated
- 2026-11-07
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.cxf:cxf-coreTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 5 CVEs |
3.5.11 up to 3.5.11-tuxcare.11, plus listed versions 3.5.11-tuxcare.13.5.11-tuxcare.103.5.11-tuxcare.23.5.11-tuxcare.33.5.11-tuxcare.4 Show 5 moreShow less3.5.11-tuxcare.53.5.11-tuxcare.63.5.11-tuxcare.73.5.11-tuxcare.83.5.11-tuxcare.9 |
3.5.11-tuxcare.11 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrsTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 5 CVEs |
3.5.11 up to 3.5.11-tuxcare.11, plus listed versions 3.5.11-tuxcare.13.5.11-tuxcare.103.5.11-tuxcare.23.5.11-tuxcare.33.5.11-tuxcare.4 Show 5 moreShow less3.5.11-tuxcare.53.5.11-tuxcare.63.5.11-tuxcare.73.5.11-tuxcare.83.5.11-tuxcare.9 |
3.5.11-tuxcare.11 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-wsdlTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 5 CVEs |
3.5.11 up to 3.5.11-tuxcare.11, plus listed versions 3.5.11-tuxcare.13.5.11-tuxcare.103.5.11-tuxcare.23.5.11-tuxcare.33.5.11-tuxcare.4 Show 5 moreShow less3.5.11-tuxcare.53.5.11-tuxcare.63.5.11-tuxcare.73.5.11-tuxcare.83.5.11-tuxcare.9 |
3.5.11-tuxcare.11 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-coreTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 5 CVEs |
3.5.9 up to 3.5.9-tuxcare.12, plus listed versions 3.5.9-tuxcare.103.5.9-tuxcare.113.5.9-tuxcare.23.5.9-tuxcare.33.5.9-tuxcare.4 Show 6 moreShow less3.5.9-tuxcare.53.5.9-tuxcare.63.5.9-tuxcare.73.5.9-tuxcare.83.5.9-tuxcare.93.5.9.tuxcare.1 |
3.5.9-tuxcare.12 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrsTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 5 CVEs |
3.5.9 up to 3.5.9-tuxcare.12, plus listed versions 3.5.9-tuxcare.103.5.9-tuxcare.113.5.9-tuxcare.23.5.9-tuxcare.33.5.9-tuxcare.4 Show 6 moreShow less3.5.9-tuxcare.53.5.9-tuxcare.63.5.9-tuxcare.73.5.9-tuxcare.83.5.9-tuxcare.93.5.9.tuxcare.1 |
3.5.9-tuxcare.12 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-wsdlTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 5 CVEs |
3.5.9 up to 3.5.9-tuxcare.12, plus listed versions 3.5.9-tuxcare.103.5.9-tuxcare.113.5.9-tuxcare.23.5.9-tuxcare.33.5.9-tuxcare.4 Show 6 moreShow less3.5.9-tuxcare.53.5.9-tuxcare.63.5.9-tuxcare.73.5.9-tuxcare.83.5.9-tuxcare.93.5.9.tuxcare.1 |
3.5.9-tuxcare.12 |
org.apache.cxf.services.xkms:cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldapTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 12 CVEs |
3.4.5 up to 3.4.5-tuxcare.2, plus listed versions 3.4.5-tuxcare.1 |
3.4.5-tuxcare.2 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-coreTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 12 CVEs |
3.4.5 up to 3.4.5-tuxcare.2, plus listed versions 3.4.5-tuxcare.1 |
3.4.5-tuxcare.2 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-integration-jcaTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 12 CVEs |
3.4.5 up to 3.4.5-tuxcare.2, plus listed versions 3.4.5-tuxcare.1 |
3.4.5-tuxcare.2 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-frontend-jaxrsTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 12 CVEs |
3.4.5 up to 3.4.5-tuxcare.2, plus listed versions 3.4.5-tuxcare.1 |
3.4.5-tuxcare.2 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-security-jose-jaxrsTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 12 CVEs |
3.4.5 up to 3.4.5-tuxcare.2, plus listed versions 3.4.5-tuxcare.1 |
3.4.5-tuxcare.2 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-security-oauth2TuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 12 CVEs |
3.4.5 up to 3.4.5-tuxcare.2, plus listed versions 3.4.5-tuxcare.1 |
3.4.5-tuxcare.2 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-transports-jmsTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 12 CVEs |
3.4.5 up to 3.4.5-tuxcare.2, plus listed versions 3.4.5-tuxcare.1 |
3.4.5-tuxcare.2 |
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-wsdlTuxCare:Maven From an advisory covering 12 CVEs |
3.4.5 up to 3.4.5-tuxcare.2, plus listed versions 3.4.5-tuxcare.1 |
3.4.5-tuxcare.2 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, aliases | OSV | |
| affected, aliases | OSV | |
| affected, aliases, facts | OSV | |
| affected, aliases, facts, published, references | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2026-65432 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Apache Cxf, published August 6, 2026. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.65%, the 51st percentile. No source names a fixed version.