CVE-2026-44930: Apache CXF LDAP injection in XKMS LDAP Certificate repository

CVE-2026-44930 · Severity: critical · CVSS 9.8 · Published 2026-05-22

Apache CXF is a popular open-source framework used to build and develop web services. A security flaw in its certificate management component allows an attacker to manipulate database queries to retrieve sensitive digital certificates they should not have access to. This could lead to the exposure of private security credentials and unauthorized access to protected systems.

Technologies: Apache Software Foundation CXF. Vendors: Apache Software Foundation, Maven.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-44930 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-44930 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-44930?
Critical severity, with a CVSS score of 9.8, published 22 May 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Apache Software Foundation CXF < 3.6.11, 4.0.0 to < 4.1.6, 4.2.0 to < 4.2.1, 4.2.0, 4.1.0 to 4.1.5, all versions before 3.6.11; org.apache.cxf.services.xkms:cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldap (Maven) ECOSYSTEM:introduced=4.2.0,fixed=4.2.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-44930?
Yes. org.apache.cxf.services.xkms:cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldap (Maven): upgrade to 4.2.1 or later. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-44930 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a software library.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-44930?
Check whether you run Apache Software Foundation CXF or org.apache.cxf.services.xkms:cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldap (Maven) at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • org.apache.cxf.services.xkms:cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldap (Maven): upgrade to 4.2.1 or later
    # set org.apache.cxf.services.xkms:cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldap to 4.2.1 in your pom.xml or build.gradle

Technical details

An LDAP injection vulnerability (CWE-90) exists in the LDAP Certificate repository of the XKMS (XML Key Management Specification) server component within Apache CXF. The flaw is located in the 'cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldap' package, where improper neutralization of special elements in LDAP queries allows an attacker to influence the query logic. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by sending crafted requests to the XKMS server to bypass intended filters and retrieve arbitrary X.509 certificates from the backend repository. This issue is resolved in versions 3.6.11, 4.1.6, and 4.2.1.

Affected products

  • Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF < 3.6.11, 4.0.0 to < 4.1.6, 4.2.0 to < 4.2.1

Identifiers

  • CVE-2026-44930
  • GHSA-pg32-686q-qh6x

Timeline

  • 2026-05-22: disclosed: Initial disclosure by Apache Software Foundation
  • 2026-05-22: advisory: NVD and Openwall advisories published
  • 2026-06-17: other: CISA-ADP enrichment and Red Hat tracking updated

References

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