CVE-2025-48795
Apache CXF: Denial of Service and sensitive data exposure in logs
Description
Apache CXF stores large stream based messages as temporary files on the local filesystem. A bug was introduced which means that the entire temporary file is read into memory and then logged. An attacker might be able to exploit this to cause a denial of service attack by causing an out of memory exception. In addition, it is possible to configure CXF to encrypt temporary files to prevent sensitive credentials from being cached unencrypted on the local filesystem, however this bug means that the cached files are written out to logs unencrypted. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 3.5.11, 3.6.6, 4.0.7 or 4.1.1, which fixes this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
July 15, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
July 29, 2025, 4:57 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade Apache CXF to version 3.5.11 or later.
- Upgrade Apache CXF to version 3.6.6 or later.
- Upgrade Apache CXF to version 4.0.7 or later.
- Upgrade Apache CXF to version 4.1.1 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-48795.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/vo5qv02mvv5plmb6z2xf1ktjmrpv3jmn | Vendor Advisory Issue Tracking Mailing List |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-48795 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-48795
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-48795 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Daily CyberSecurity
Apache CXF Vulnerability: DoS and Data Leak Risks Exposed (CVE-2025-48795)
The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed a vulnerability—CVE-2025-48795—affecting multiple versions of Apache CXF, an open-source web services framework relied upon by developers for building SOAP ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Broadcom Addresses Critical Vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion
Broadcom has issued an urgent advisory addressing four critical vulnerabilities affecting VMware ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and Tools, with CVSS scores reaching as high as 9.3. These flaws, reported t ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-48795 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jul. 29, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:3.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:3.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread/vo5qv02mvv5plmb6z2xf1ktjmrpv3jmn Types: Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jul. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 15, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Apache CXF stores large stream based messages as temporary files on the local filesystem. A bug was introduced which means that the entire temporary file is read into memory and then logged. An attacker might be able to exploit this to cause a denial of service attack by causing an out of memory exception. In addition, it is possible to configure CXF to encrypt temporary files to prevent sensitive credentials from being cached unencrypted on the local filesystem, however this bug means that the cached files are written out to logs unencrypted. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 3.5.11, 3.6.6, 4.0.7 or 4.1.1, which fixes this issue. Added CWE CWE-400 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/vo5qv02mvv5plmb6z2xf1ktjmrpv3jmn