Vulnerability in Apache Cxf

CVE-2018-8039

It is possible to configure Apache CXF to use the com.sun.net.ssl implementation via 'System.setProperty("java.protocol.handler.pkgs", "com.sun.net.ssl.internal.www.protocol");'. When this system property is set, CXF uses some reflection t…

EPSS: 0.103 (95.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-8039?
CVE-2018-8039 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Cxf, classified under Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2018-07-02.
How severe is CVE-2018-8039?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-8039 known to be exploited?
4 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.