CVE-2026-97468
Apache CXF: Authentication bypass via weak cache keys for validated STS tokens
Description
Apache CXF's STSTokenValidator and Security Token Service (STS) cached validated security tokens under a non-cryptographic 32-bit hash of the token (Java Arrays.hashCode/hashCode()), and treated a cache hit as proof that the presented token had already been validated. An attacker could craft a token (for example a UsernameToken or a self-signed SAML Assertion) whose hash collides with a cached entry. The token would then be accepted without password validation, signature trust verification or a call to the STS. This could let the attacker authenticate as another user and, through STS token validation or renewal, obtain STS-signed tokens for that identity. 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. 9, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Upgrade Apache CXF to versions 4.2.4, 4.1.9, or 3.6.13.
- Apply vendor patches for Apache CXF.
- Review token validation configurations.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-97468.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/qthbnsyhqsxhl9p2h9v5dg4mnwv1b9r6 | |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/09/9 |
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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/2026/10/09/9 -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 09, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Apache CXF's STSTokenValidator and Security Token Service (STS) cached validated security tokens under a non-cryptographic 32-bit hash of the token (Java Arrays.hashCode/hashCode()), and treated a cache hit as proof that the presented token had already been validated. An attacker could craft a token (for example a UsernameToken or a self-signed SAML Assertion) whose hash collides with a cached entry. The token would then be accepted without password validation, signature trust verification or a call to the STS. This could let the attacker authenticate as another user and, through STS token validation or renewal, obtain STS-signed tokens for that identity. 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/2026/97xxx/CVE-2026-97468.json">CVE-2026-97468</a> Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/qthbnsyhqsxhl9p2h9v5dg4mnwv1b9r6