CVE-2026-65432

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10

Last modified

CVE-2026-65432 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.

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.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheCxf< 3.6.12
ApacheCxf>= 4.0.0, < 4.1.8
ApacheCxf>= 4.2.0, < 4.2.3

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-65432?
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.
How severe is CVE-2026-65432?
CVE-2026-65432 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-65432?
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