CVE-2026-49875

Name: CVE-2026-49875
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-12T10:16:22.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-49875 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Apache CXF's EndpointReferenceUtils and W3CMultiSchemaFactory classes construct a SAXParserFactory without the necessary JAXP hardening configurations, enabling out-of-band (OOB) external entity resolution. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7, which fix this issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apache CXF's EndpointReferenceUtils and W3CMultiSchemaFactory classes construct a SAXParserFactory without the necessary JAXP hardening configurations, enabling out-of-band (OOB) external entity resolution. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7, which fix this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Cxf	< 4.1.7
Apache	Cxf	>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.2

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/3kb9w5bg90xcp06fccoz9k3gpsvyy79oVendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/06/11/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 12, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-49875?

How severe is CVE-2026-49875?

CVE-2026-49875 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49875?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST