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CVE-2026-57817

8.1
High
EPSS 0.45%Patch availableAug 7, 2026

Authorization code substitution in Apache CXF Hybrid Flow due to missing c_hash validation

common questions

Is CVE-2026-57817 being exploited?

Not confirmed. CVE-2026-57817 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How severe is CVE-2026-57817?

CVE-2026-57817 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.1. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-57817?

Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-57817. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.

What does CVE-2026-57817 affect?

CVE-2026-57817 affects Apache CXF Relying Parties (versions prior to 4.2.3, 4.1.8, 3.6.12). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.

What should I do about CVE-2026-57817?

Upgrade to Apache CXF 4.2.3 / 4.1.8 / 3.6.12 and validate IdP c_hash handling

Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Apache CXF Relying Parties (versions prior to 4.2.3, 4.1.8, 3.6.12)
impact

Attacker can perform Authorization Code Substitution/Injection to obtain tokens or access victim sessions via a misconfigured/non-compliant IdP.

action required

Patch when possible

affected versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF
  • affected>= 4.2.0 and < 4.2.3
  • affected>= 4.0.0 and < 4.1.8
  • affected< 3.6.12

As published in the CVE Program record. A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected — vendors sometimes understate a range, and distribution-backported builds carry upstream numbers that do not reflect what was patched into them.

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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