Apache CXF: SSRF vulnerability via WADL stylesheet parameter
A SSRF vulnerability in WADL service description in versions of Apache CXF before 4.0.5, 3.6.4 and 3.5.9 allows an attacker to perform SSRF style attacks on REST webservices. The attack only applies if a custom stylesheet parameter is configured.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-service-description | >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.5, >= 3.6.0, < 3.6.4, < 3.5.9 | 4.0.5, 3.6.4, 3.5.9 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29736
- https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/378afe1acb7503315bc63555c8743db0f55d8312
- https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/bafb0cadf723fc3962031c34f1f20dc0e8b7a36b
- https://github.com/apache/cxf/commit/df2241c59481a57aebb1c0693b778a35baaf5570
- https://github.com/apache/cxf
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/4jtpsswn2r6xommol54p5mg263ysgdw2
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-918- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-service-description- Disclosed
- 19.07.2024
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:21
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-5m3j-pxh7-455p - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-rs-service-description
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This is the only known vulnerability of this package.
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