CVE-2026-102495
Apache XMLSchema: Denial of service through unbounded recursion when resolving schema imports and includes
Description
Apache XmlSchema doesn't limit how deeply schema imports and includes can be nested, so a malicious schema can make parsing recurse until the stack overflows. This causes a denial of service. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.3.3, which fixes this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 29, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 29, 2026, 1:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-102495
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Upgrade Apache XmlSchema to version 2.3.3.
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-2026-102495.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/l339q3oldm0cd2lph4b6f93fd07x9g6s | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/29/15 |
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Sep. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/29/15 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Apache XmlSchema doesn't limit how deeply schema imports and includes can be nested, so a malicious schema can make parsing recurse until the stack overflows. This causes a denial of service. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.3.3, which fixes this issue. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/102xxx/CVE-2026-102495.json">CVE-2026-102495</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/l339q3oldm0cd2lph4b6f93fd07x9g6s