Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Apache CXF deployments using the XKMS LDAP certificate repository may let a remote unauthenticated attacker query LDAP in unintended ways and retrieve certificates they should not access. The impact described is confidentiality loss, not system takeover or service outage.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority where XKMS LDAP certificate repository is deployed, especially externally reachable services. Scope first; patch confirmed affected systems promptly.
Technical view
CVE-2026-44930 is a CWE-90 LDAP injection in Apache CXF XKMS LDAP X.509 repository package org.apache.cxf.services.xkms:cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldap. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact only.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Apache CXF XKMS server deployments configured with the LDAP certificate repository. Generic Apache CXF use is not proven exposed by the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector supports remote unauthenticated exploitation without user interaction. The bundle does not cite KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit code, or observed in-the-wild attacks.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports LDAP injection leading to arbitrary certificate retrieval. The provided affected-version data is sparse, so avoid broad CXF exposure claims beyond XKMS LDAP repository usage.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Apache CXF to 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11.
- Review Apache advisory guidance for version-specific applicability.
- For Red Hat packages, review RHSA-2026:37390 applicability.
- Prioritize systems exposing XKMS services to untrusted networks.
Validation and detection
- Inventory applications using org.apache.cxf.services.xkms:cxf-services-xkms-x509-repo-ldap.
- Confirm whether XKMS server LDAP certificate repository is enabled.
- Compare deployed Apache CXF versions against fixed versions.
- Check internet-facing and partner-facing routes for XKMS exposure.
- Verify vendor advisories for downstream package status.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N3.93.6redhat-SADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N2.81.4CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- ADP timelineredhat-SADP
Made public.
- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- ADP timelineredhat-SADP
Reported to Red Hat.
- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
- 2026-05-22T13:00:51.621Z: Reported to Red Hat.
- 2026-05-22T12:16:47.230Z: Made public.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/c1zqxppo1m5z3kbdhjn5p991zk09ynkhCVE reference, apache · vendor-advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-44930CVE reference, redhat-SADP · vdb-entry, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHBZ#2480728CVE reference, redhat-SADP · issue-tracking, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/vex/2026/cve-2026-44930.jsonCVE reference, redhat-SADP · x_sadp-csaf-vex
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:37390CVE reference, redhat-SADP · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.