PatchTheCVECVE-2026-68481: In Apache CXF's DefaultEncryptingOAuthDataProvider, revoked access tokens still decrypt successfully, and Toke
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CVE-2026-68481 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cxf. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In Apache CXF's DefaultEncryptingOAuthDataProvider, revoked access tokens still decrypt successfully, and TokenIntrospectionService reports active:true. The same applies to refresh tokens. This violates the RFC stipulations that 'The authorization server MUST invalidate the token.' and 'introspection of a revoked token MUST return {"active":false}'. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.7% (top 49%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-672 |
| Published | 2026-08-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): Apache Software Foundation · Vendor: apache
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
apache cxf UPGRADE
Affected: < 3.6.12 · >= 4.0.0 and < 4.1.8 · >= 4.2.0 and < 4.2.3
Fixed in: 3.6.12, 4.1.8, 4.2.3
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy cxf || rpm -q cxf || cxf --version
2. UPGRADE to 3.6.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade cxf
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade cxf
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison cxf
sudo apt install cxf=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold cxf
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list cxf
sudo dnf downgrade cxf-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add cxf
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Exact fixes by distribution
Fedora 46 · python-fontconfig · FIXED · 0.6.3-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-f92ca8b01f · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-f92ca8b01f
Fedora ELN · valgrind · FIXED · 3.28.0-1.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-c593ef1d15
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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