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CVE-2026-87830

Apache Wss4j code injection

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.21%
  1. Published30 Sept 2026

Description

In the StAX streaming WS-SecurityPolicy validator, certain relative or unsupported XPath expressions can be converted into paths that never match the actual XML element path. A remote SOAP peer may therefore send a required element without the expected signature or encryption. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.0.2 or 3.0.6 or 2.4.4, which fix this issue.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

Apache Wss4j≥ 3.0.0 < 3.0.6 · ≥ 4.0.0 < 4.0.2 · < 2.4.4

Remediation

Fixed in
Apache Wss4j≥ 3.0.6

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-87830 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-87830 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.21%.

How severe is CVE-2026-87830?

CVE-2026-87830 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-87830?

Affected products include Apache Wss4j.

How do I fix CVE-2026-87830?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Apache Wss4j 3.0.6 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.