CVE-2026-86463
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CVE-2026-86463 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cxf | < 3.6.13 |
| Apache | Cxf | >= 4.0.0, < 4.1.9 |
| Apache | Cxf | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.4 |
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/mv5qfmd27gkbvt3k6by9db5bolrsbgy1Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/09/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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