Apache CXF allows to set a limit on the number of form parameters in a JAX-RS message via the "maxFormParameterCount" configuration option. However, no default limit is set which may lead to denial of service attacks when processing requests with very large numbers of form parameters. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue by using a default limit of 500 parameters.
Fix
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/2n14mk01bjc3lrsyhzrkwy8h86289mov 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/2n14mk01bjc3lrsyhzrkwy8h86289mov Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/08/06/15