CVE-2025-23184: Apache CXF: Denial of Service vulnerability with temporary files

Published Jan 20, 2025
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Updated

A potential denial of service vulnerability is present in versions of Apache CXF before 3.5.10, 3.6.5 and 4.0.6. In some edge cases, the CachedOutputStream instances may not be closed and, if backed by temporary files, may fill up the file system (it applies to servers and clients).

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.apache.cxf:cxf-core>=4.0.0<4.0.6
4.0.6
maven/org.apache.cxf:cxf-core>=3.6.0<3.6.5
3.6.5
maven/org.apache.cxf:cxf-core<3.5.10
3.5.10
Apache CXF<3.5.10, <4.0.6
Apache CXF<3.5.10
Apache CXF>=3.6.0<3.6.5
Apache CXF>=4.0.0<4.0.6
IBM Security Verify Governance<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance -Identity Manager software component<=ISVG 10.0.2
IBM Security Verify Governance -Identity Manager virtual appliance component<=ISVG 10.0.2

Event History

Jan 21, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·12:30 PM
Aug 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-23184?

CVE-2025-23184 has been classified as a potential denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-23184?

To fix CVE-2025-23184, upgrade Apache CXF to versions 3.5.10, 3.6.5, or 4.0.6 or later.

3

Which versions of Apache CXF are affected by CVE-2025-23184?

Versions of Apache CXF before 3.5.10, 3.6.5, and 4.0.6 are affected by CVE-2025-23184.

4

What is the main issue with CVE-2025-23184?

The main issue with CVE-2025-23184 is that CachedOutputStream instances may not be closed, potentially filling up the file system.

5

Is CVE-2025-23184 applicable to both servers and clients?

Yes, CVE-2025-23184 applies to both servers and clients using the affected versions of Apache CXF.

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