Apache CXF: Denial of Service vulnerability with temporary files
A potential denial of service vulnerability is present in versions of Apache CXF before 3.5.10, 3.6.5 and 4.0.6. In some edge cases, the CachedOutputStream instances may not be closed and, if backed by temporary files, may fill up the file system (it applies to servers and clients).
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.cxf:cxf-core | < 3.5.10, >= 3.6.0, < 3.6.5, >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.6 | 3.5.10, 3.6.5, 4.0.6 |
References
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23184
- https://github.com/apache/cxf/pull/2048
- https://github.com/apache/cxf/pull/2111
- https://github.com/apache/cxf
- https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CXF-7396
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/lfs8l63rnctnj2skfrxyys7v8fgnt122
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20250214-0003
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-23184-detect-apache-cxf-vulnerability
- https://www.vicarius.io/vsociety/posts/cve-2025-23184-mitigate-apache-cxf-vulnerability
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2025/01/20/3
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-400- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.cxf:cxf-core- Disclosed
- 21.01.2025
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 13:20
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-fh5r-crhr-qrrq - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.cxf:cxf-core
All published vulnerabilities of this package (Java / Kotlin (Maven)), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 14
- First → latest
- 05.2022 06.2026
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- Critical 2
- High 5
- Medium 7
Disclosures per year
- 2022: 10
- 2023: 0
- 2024: 0
- 2025: 2
- 2026: 2
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