Apache CXF SSRF Vulnerability using the Aegis databinding
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · None
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 13 fixed, 2 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA, GitHub and Red Hat.
Summary
A SSRF vulnerability using the Aegis DataBinding in versions of Apache CXF before 4.0.4, 3.6.3 and 3.5.8 allows an attacker to perform SSRF style attacks on webservices that take at least one parameter of any type. Users of other data bindings (including the default databinding) are not impacted.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache | Apache CXF | before 4.0.4, 3.6.3, 3.5.8 | 4.0.4, 3.6.3, 3.5.8 | Patch available | CNA |
| — | org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-databinding-aegis (Maven) | before 3.5.8 | 3.5.8 | Patch available | GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428 |
| — | org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-databinding-aegis (Maven) | 3.6.0 to before 3.6.3 | 3.6.3 | Patch available | GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428 |
| — | org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-databinding-aegis (Maven) | 4.0.0 to before 4.0.4 | 4.0.4 | Patch available | GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428 |
- Apache CXF VendorApache Affected before 4.0.4, 3.6.3, 3.5.8 Fixed in 4.0.4, 3.6.3, 3.5.8 Patch available CNA
- org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-databinding-aegis (Maven) Vendor— Affected before 3.5.8 Fixed in 3.5.8 Patch available GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428
- org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-databinding-aegis (Maven) Vendor— Affected 3.6.0 to before 3.6.3 Fixed in 3.6.3 Patch available GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428
- org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-databinding-aegis (Maven) Vendor— Affected 4.0.0 to before 4.0.4 Fixed in 4.0.4 Patch available GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428
CPE configurations NVD · 3
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 3.5.8; 3.6.0 to before 3.6.3; 4.0.0 to before 4.0.4 | Vulnerable | Apache |
| cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_workflow_automation:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | NetApp |
| cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap_tools:10:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:* | 10 | Vulnerable | NetApp |
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 3.5.8; 3.6.0 to before 3.6.3; 4.0.0 to before 4.0.4 Vulnerable ·Apache
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:oncommand_workflow_automation:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·NetApp
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:ontap_tools:10:*:*:*:*:vmware_vsphere:*:* Versions 10 Vulnerable ·NetApp
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Apache CXF (Apache Software Foundation) Fixed in 4.0.4, 3.6.3, 3.5.8
- Fix · GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428 org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-databinding-aegis (Maven) Fixed in 3.5.8 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428 org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-databinding-aegis (Maven) Fixed in 3.6.3 Advisory →
- Fix · GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428 org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-databinding-aegis (Maven) Fixed in 4.0.4 Advisory →
Red Hat 12 advisories
- RHSA-2024:10207 Released 2024-11-25 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3.11 Security update
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server eap7-apache-cxf-3.4.10-1.SP1_redhat_00001.1.el7eap, eap7-apache-cxf-rt-3.4.10-1.SP1_redhat_00001.1.el7eap, eap7-apache-cxf-services-3.4.10-1.SP1_redhat_00001.1.el7eap +44
- RHSA-2024:10208 Released 2024-11-25 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1.8 on RHEL 7 security update
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server eap7-apache-cxf-3.1.16-3.SP1_redhat_00001.1.ep7.el7, eap7-apache-cxf-rt-3.1.16-3.SP1_redhat_00001.1.ep7.el7, eap7-apache-cxf-services-3.1.16-3.SP1_redhat_00001.1.ep7.el7 +14
- RHSA-2024:8339 Released 2024-10-22 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat Integration Camel K 1.10.8 release and security update.
- RHINT Camel-K 1.10.8
Show 9 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2024:5479 Released 2024-08-15 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8.0.3 Security update
- Red Hat JBoss EAP 8.0 for RHEL 8 eap8-activemq-artemis-2.21.0-5.redhat_00052.1.el8eap, eap8-activemq-artemis-cli-2.21.0-5.redhat_00052.1.el8eap, eap8-activemq-artemis-commons-2.21.0-5.redhat_00052.1.el8eap +47
- RHSA-2024:5481 Released 2024-08-15 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8.0.3 Security update
- Red Hat JBoss EAP 8.0 for RHEL 9 eap8-activemq-artemis-2.21.0-5.redhat_00052.1.el9eap, eap8-activemq-artemis-cli-2.21.0-5.redhat_00052.1.el9eap, eap8-activemq-artemis-commons-2.21.0-5.redhat_00052.1.el9eap +47
- RHSA-2024:5482 Released 2024-08-15 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8.0.3 Security update
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8
- RHSA-2024:3708 Released 2024-06-06 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat Build of Apache Camel 3.20.6 for Spring Boot security update.
- Red Hat build of Apache Camel 3.20.6 for Spring Boot
- RHSA-2024:3563 Released 2024-06-03 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.4.17 Security update
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform org.apache.cxf.cxf-core-3.5.8.redhat-00001.jar, org.jboss.hal.hal-console-3.3.22.Final-redhat-00001-resources.jar, org.wildfly.security.wildfly-elytron-1.15.23.Final-redhat-00001.jar
- RHSA-2024:3560 Released 2024-06-03 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.4.17 Security update
- Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 for RHEL 8 eap7-apache-cxf-3.5.8-1.redhat_00001.1.el8eap, eap7-apache-cxf-rt-3.5.8-1.redhat_00001.1.el8eap, eap7-apache-cxf-services-3.5.8-1.redhat_00001.1.el8eap +47
- RHSA-2024:3561 Released 2024-06-03 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.4.17 Security update
- Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 for RHEL 9 eap7-apache-cxf-3.5.8-1.redhat_00001.1.el9eap, eap7-apache-cxf-rt-3.5.8-1.redhat_00001.1.el9eap, eap7-apache-cxf-services-3.5.8-1.redhat_00001.1.el9eap +47
- RHSA-2024:3559 Released 2024-06-03 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.4.17 Security update
- Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 for RHEL 7 Server eap7-apache-cxf-3.5.8-1.redhat_00001.1.el7eap, eap7-apache-cxf-rt-3.5.8-1.redhat_00001.1.el7eap, eap7-apache-cxf-services-3.5.8-1.redhat_00001.1.el7eap +4
- RHSA-2024:3354 Released 2024-05-23 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat Fuse 7.13.0 release and security update
- Red Hat Fuse 7.13.0
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat JBoss Data Grid 7 | Affected | No fix planned: Out of support scope |
| Red Hat Single Sign-On 7 | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
| RHINT Camel-K 1.10.8 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:8339 |
| Red Hat Fuse 7.13.0 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:3354 |
| Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 for RHEL 7 Server | Fixed | RHSA-2024:3559 |
| Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 for RHEL 8 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:3560 |
| Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 for RHEL 9 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:3561 |
| Red Hat JBoss EAP 8.0 for RHEL 8 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:5479 |
| Red Hat JBoss EAP 8.0 for RHEL 9 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:5481 |
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform | Fixed | RHSA-2024:3563 |
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.1 EUS for RHEL 7 Server | Fixed | RHSA-2024:10208 |
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 7.3 EUS for RHEL 7 Server | Fixed | RHSA-2024:10207 |
| Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 8 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:5482 |
| Red Hat build of Apache Camel 3.20.6 for Spring Boot | Fixed | RHSA-2024:3708 |
| Red Hat build of Apache Camel 4 for Quarkus 3 | Fixed | RHSA-2024:2852 |
Not affected: 10 products
- Logging Subsystem for Red Hat OpenShift
- Red Hat Build of Keycloak
- Red Hat Data Grid 8
- Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.4 for RHEL 7 Server
- Red Hat JBoss EAP 8.0 for RHEL 8
- Red Hat JBoss EAP 8.0 for RHEL 9
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform
- Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform Expansion Pack
- Red Hat Process Automation 7
- streams for Apache Kafka
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-28752
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428
References
Advisory 3
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Sources
- CVE-2024-28752 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-28752 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-qmgx-j96g-4428 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2024-28752 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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