Apache CXF LDAP Injection in XKMS LDAP Cert Repo Fixed in 4.2.1/4.1.6/3.6.11
CVE-2026-44930 Published on May 22, 2026
Apache CXF: LDAP Injection vulnerability in XKMS LDAP Repository
An LDAP injection vulnerability in the LDAP Certificate repository of the XKMS server in Apache CXF may allow an attacker to retrieve arbitrary certificates from the repository.
Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6 or 3.6.11, which fix this issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-44930 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a LDAP Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an LDAP query using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended LDAP query when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-44930 has been classified to as a LDAP Injection vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF:- Version 4.2.0 and below 4.2.1 is affected.
- Version 4.0.0 and below 4.1.6 is affected.
- Before 3.6.11 is affected.
- Version repo-ldap and below * is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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