Apache CXF LDAP Injection Vulnerability Let Attacker Retrieve Arbitrary Certificates

Cybersecuritynews •Abinaya • May 26, 2026

A newly disclosed vulnerability in Apache CXF, tracked as CVE-2026-44930, is raising concerns among enterprise users relying on its XKMS (XML Key Management Specification) services. The flaw, classified as an important severity issue, affects the LDAP-based certificate repository component and could allow attackers to retrieve arbitrary digital certificates from vulnerable systems. Apache CXF is widely […]

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Apache CXF LDAP Injection Vulnerability Exposes Certificate Data A newly disclosed vulnerability in Apache CXF, tracked as CVE-2026-44930, allows attackers to exploit LDAP injection flaws in the certificate repository of the XKMS service. This important severity issue could enable unauthorized retrieval of arbitrary digital certificates from affected systems. Organizations using Apache CXF for XML Key Management Specification services are at risk. The vulnerability was published on May 22, 2026, and has raised alarms among enterprise users. Immediate action is recommended to mitigate potential data breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive certificate information. 2 sources 61

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