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CVE-2026-61466

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.1 EPSS 0.44%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-06 · Last synced 2026-08-15

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The OAuth2 Dynamic Client Registration endpoint in Apache CXF is vulnerable due to improper validation of the `scope` value, allowing clients to self-assign privileged scopes during registration. This critical flaw could lead to unauthorized access and privilege escalation within applications using affected versions. Organizations utilizing Apache CXF should prioritize upgrading to versions 4.2.3, 4.1.8, or 3.6.12 to mitigate this risk.

CVE
CVE-2026-61466
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.1
EPSS
0.44%
Apache

Original NVD Description

In Apache CXF's OAuth2 Dynamic Client Registration endpoint, the authorization server accepts and stores the `scope` value supplied in the client registration request verbatim, without validating it against an AS-defined allowlist. This could lead to a client self-assigning privileged scopes at registration time. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.

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