Apache CXF XXE via imported WSDL/XSD, fixed in 4.2.3/4.1.8/3.6.12
CVE-2026-65432 Published on August 6, 2026
Apache CXF: XXE via WSDL/XSD import parsing
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-65432 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 XXE Vulnerability?
The software processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.
CVE-2026-65432 has been classified to as a XXE vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-65432
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF:- Version 4.2.0 and below 4.2.3 is affected.
- Version 4.0.0 and below 4.1.8 is affected.
- Before 3.6.12 is affected.