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CVE-2026-92121

Apache WSS4J: WS-SecurityPolicy signature checks skipped in the streaming code after an STR-Transform reference

Apache Software Foundation Apache WSS4J
CVSS
7.5High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.55%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 45% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed in4.0.2Also 3.0.6, 2.4.4CVE List
Published30 Sep 2026Updated 30 Sep 2026CVE List

What fixes it

A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.

Description

In the WSS4J streaming (StAX) code, a signature reference using the WS-Security STR-Transform leaves an internal "inside signed content" flag permanently set. The WS-SecurityPolicy enforcer uses that flag to decide whether an element needs checking, so it stops evaluating SignedParts and SignedElements for the rest of the message. A policy requiring the SOAP Body to be signed is then satisfied even when the Body carries no signature, removing the protection against XML Signature Wrapping. Signature verification itself is unaffected. The DOM code is not affected. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.0.2 or 3.0.6 or 2.4.4 which fix this issue.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 3

  • Apache WSS4Jaffected: 4.0.0 before 4.0.2CVE List
  • Apache WSS4Jaffected: 3.0.0 before 3.0.6CVE List
  • Apache WSS4Jaffected: all versions before 2.4.4CVE List

References 1