CVE-2026-65583: Apache CXF: Self-issued ID token claims validation skipped

Published Aug 6, 2026
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Updated

Apache CXF’s OIDC relying-party token validation could accept self-issued ID tokens without enforcing required claim checks (issuer/subject/audience/time and subjwk binding), enabling authentication bypass with crafted tokens. However, note that self-issued ID tokens are not accepted by default in the validator. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fixes this issue.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apache CXF>4.2.3<=4.2.3
Apache CXF>4.1.8<=4.1.8
Apache CXF>3.6.12<=3.6.12

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache CXF to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.2.3
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache CXF to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 4.1.8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache CXF to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.6.12

Event History

Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:23 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-65583?

CVE-2026-65583 has a risk rating of 58, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-65583?

To fix CVE-2026-65583, ensure that your Apache CXF configuration enforces required claims validation for ID tokens.

3

What impact does CVE-2026-65583 have on authentication processes?

CVE-2026-65583 can enable authentication bypass by accepting self-issued ID tokens without required claim checks.

4

Which versions of Apache CXF are affected by CVE-2026-65583?

CVE-2026-65583 affects certain versions of Apache CXF, specifically those that do not enforce claim validation.

5

Is it safe to use self-issued ID tokens in my application with CVE-2026-65583?

Using self-issued ID tokens is not safe with CVE-2026-65583 due to the risk of authentication bypass.

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