CVE-2026-86463
Apache CXF: FIQL Query Parser Denial of Service
Description
Apache CXF's FIQL query parser has a vulnerability in how it searches for operators in query expressions. The search pattern can get stuck trying many combinations when it encounters a long string without an operator, causing the parser to consume excessive CPU time. An attacker can send a crafted query to make the server use up CPU resources, potentially slowing down or stopping other requests. The fix was to limit FIQL expressions to 4 KiB by default, preventing attackers from sending extremely long inputs while still allowing normal queries. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.4 or 4.1.9 or 3.6.13, which fix this issue.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 9, 2026, 11:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 20, 2026, 12:41 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Upgrade to Apache CXF version 4.2.4.
- Upgrade to Apache CXF version 4.1.9.
- Upgrade to Apache CXF version 3.6.13.
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-2026-86463.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/mv5qfmd27gkbvt3k6by9db5bolrsbgy1 | Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/09/8 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 20, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.6.13 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.0.0 up to (excluding) 4.1.9 *cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 4.2.0 up to (excluding) 4.2.4 Added Reference Type Apache Software Foundation: https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/mv5qfmd27gkbvt3k6by9db5bolrsbgy1 Types: Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type CVE: http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/09/8 Types: Mailing List, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Oct. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-400 Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-86463', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-10-15T16:26:44.797809Z'} -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Oct. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/09/8 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Apache CXF's FIQL query parser has a vulnerability in how it searches for operators in query expressions. The search pattern can get stuck trying many combinations when it encounters a long string without an operator, causing the parser to consume excessive CPU time. An attacker can send a crafted query to make the server use up CPU resources, potentially slowing down or stopping other requests. The fix was to limit FIQL expressions to 4 KiB by default, preventing attackers from sending extremely long inputs while still allowing normal queries. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.4 or 4.1.9 or 3.6.13, which fix this issue. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/86xxx/CVE-2026-86463.json">CVE-2026-86463</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/mv5qfmd27gkbvt3k6by9db5bolrsbgy1