In Apache CXF, the Netty-based HTTP client transport (cxf-rt-transports-http-netty-client) did not verify that the hostname in the server’s TLS certificate matched the host being called. This applied over both HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2, even when disableCNCheck was left at its default value of false. The certificate chain was validated against the configured trust store, but the endpoint’s identity was not. A network attacker able to intercept traffic could present any certificate trusted by the client, such as a publicly issued certificate for a domain they control, and impersonate the target service. They could then read or modify the exchanged messages, including credentials.
Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.4 or 4.1.9 or 3.6.13, which fix this issue.
References
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| https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ljsjsq1foyjy1v5o22oncw80twx7k2tc | Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/09/13 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
16 Oct 2026, 18:11
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Apache cxf
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| References | () https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ljsjsq1foyjy1v5o22oncw80twx7k2tc - Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory | |
| References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/09/13 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory |
15 Oct 2026, 18:17
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v2 : unknown
v3 : 9.1 |
| CWE | CWE-297 |
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| References |
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09 Oct 2026, 11:17
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-10-09 11:17
Updated : 2026-10-16 18:11
NVD link : CVE-2026-107938
Mitre link : CVE-2026-107938
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-107938
JSON object : View
Products Affected
apache
- cxf
CWE
CWE-297
Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch
