Apache CXF up to 4.1.6/4.2.1 Attachment Header access control

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6.0$0-$5k6.52

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF up to 4.1.6/4.2.1. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Attachment Header Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-50645. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache CXF up to 4.1.6/4.2.1. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Attachment Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-50645. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/11/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 4.1.7 or 4.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CXF 4.1.7/4.2.2

Timelineinfo

06/11/2026 Advisory disclosed
06/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/11/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-50645 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-50645
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-370474

Entryinfo

Created: 06/11/2026 22:51
Changes: 06/11/2026 22:51 (53)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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