The HTTP transport module in Apache CXF prior to 3.0.12 and 3.1.x prior to 3.1.9 uses FormattedServiceListWriter to provide an HTML page which lists the names and absolute URL addresses of the available service endpoints. The module calculates the base URL using the current HttpServletRequest. The calculated base URL is used by FormattedServiceListWriter to build the service endpoint absolute URLs. If the unexpected matrix parameters have been injected into the request URL then these matrix parameters will find their way back to the client in the services list page which represents an XSS risk to the client.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.1, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from apache organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2017, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2017-08-10T16:29:00.657
2025-04-20T01:37:25.860
Deferred
CVSSv3.0: 6.1 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
8.6
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | apache | cxf | ≤ 3.0.11 | Yes |
| Application | apache | cxf | 3.1.0 | Yes |
| Application | apache | cxf | 3.1.1 | Yes |
| Application | apache | cxf | 3.1.2 | Yes |
| Application | apache | cxf | 3.1.3 | Yes |
| Application | apache | cxf | 3.1.4 | Yes |
| Application | apache | cxf | 3.1.5 | Yes |
| Application | apache | cxf | 3.1.6 | Yes |
| Application | apache | cxf | 3.1.7 | Yes |
| Application | apache | cxf | 3.1.8 | Yes |
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