CVE-2026-50627: Apache CXF: OAuth2: Missing JWT Audience and Issuer Validation in Access Token Validator

Published Jun 11, 2026
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Updated

The JwtAccessTokenValidator class in Apache CXF fails to validate the 'aud' (Audience) claims of incoming JWT access tokens. This allows a JWT issued for one Resource Server to be successfully replayed against a completely different Resource Server, leading to Token Confusion/Routing attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7 or 3.6.12, which fixes this issue.

Other sources

The JwtAccessTokenValidator class in Apache CXF fails to validate the 'aud' (Audience) claims of incoming JWT access tokens. This allows a JWT issued for one Resource Server to be successfully replayed against a completely different Resource Server, leading to Token Confusion/Routing attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7, which fixes this issue.

Red Hat

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apache CXF<4.2.2, <4.1.7
Apache CXF<4.1.7
Apache CXF>=4.2.0<4.2.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache CXF to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2.2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache CXF to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache CXF to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.6.12

Event History

Jun 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-50627?

The severity of CVE-2026-50627 is rated at 30, indicating a significant risk associated with the vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-50627?

To fix CVE-2026-50627, ensure that the JwtAccessTokenValidator class properly validates the 'aud' and 'iss' claims of incoming JWT access tokens.

3

What kind of attacks can CVE-2026-50627 lead to?

CVE-2026-50627 can lead to Token Confusion or Routing attacks where JWTs can be misused across different Resource Servers.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-50627?

CVE-2026-50627 affects the Apache CXF framework, specifically its JWT access token validation component.

5

When was CVE-2026-50627 published?

CVE-2026-50627 was published on June 11, 2026.

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