CVE-2026-65432
Apache CXF: XXE via WSDL/XSD import parsing
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 6, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 6, 2026, 11:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Apache CXF to version 4.2.3 or later.
- Apply version 4.1.8 or later.
- Apply version 3.6.12 or later.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-65432.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/5qs207krzg51jl3zs3cvnl5lt9njp8c3 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache CXF', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.2.0', 'lessThan': '4.2.3', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '4.0.0', 'lessThan': '4.1.8', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '3.6.12', 'versionType': 'semver'}], 'packageName': 'org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-wsdl', 'collectionURL': 'https://repo.maven.apache.org/maven2', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Description 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. Added CWE CWE-611 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/5qs207krzg51jl3zs3cvnl5lt9njp8c3