What is CVE-2026-65432?

CVE-2026-65432 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Cxf, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-08-06.

How severe is CVE-2026-65432?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

XXE in Apache Cxf

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 di…

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Apache Cxf
Apache Software Foundation Cxf — versions 4.2.0, 4.0.0, 0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-611 — Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE)

References

security@apache.org (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-65432?: CVE-2026-65432 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Cxf, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-08-06.
How severe is CVE-2026-65432?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.