CVE-2026-44930: Apache CXF · LDAP Injection
Affects Apache CXFSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 4.3 Medium · fixed in 4.2.1 : update Apache CXF when convenient.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 53% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 4.2.1, 4.1.6, 3.6.11
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 22 May 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade Apache to 4.2.1, 4.1.6 or 3.6.11.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Apache Software FoundationApache CXF | Affected
| Fixed in
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| Apache Software FoundationApache CXF | Affected
| Fixed in
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| Apache Software FoundationApache CXF | Affected
| Fixed in
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Mavenorg.apache.cxf/cxfpkg:maven/org.apache.cxf/cxfOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
MavenApache Software Foundation/org.apache.cxf.services.xkms:cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldappkg:maven/Apache Software Foundation/org.apache.cxf.services.xkms:cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldapOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A fix is available. Users should upgrade Apache CXF to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11, which address this LDAP injection vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Description
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.
References
- lists.apache.org/thread/c1zqxppo1m5z3kbdhjn5p991zk09ynkh (opens in a new tab)
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/22/9 (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44930 (opens in a new tab)
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2480728 (opens in a new tab)
- security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44930.json (opens in a new tab)
- access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:37390 (opens in a new tab)