Apache CXF allows to control the maximum attachment size via the "attachment-max-size". Prior to Apache CXF 4.2.3 and 4.1.8 and 3.6.12, there was no default placed on this size, meaning that a denial of service attack is possible if the user doesn't explicitly set the limit. Users should update to Apache CXF 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12 which fixes this problem by imposing a default attachment size limit of 50mb.
Fix
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/h2bjqm6g58z0j6893qzh728kdtk1byfy Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
Every line above is quoted from NVD, CISA, Microsoft, the vendor's own advisory or DISA; nothing is generated.
Change history 1
- First seenCVSS 7.5 · apacheNVD modified 2026-10-23 21:10
Affected (CPE criteria) 1
cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References 2
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/h2bjqm6g58z0j6893qzh728kdtk1byfy Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/06/14