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CVE-2026-88920

9.8 · CRITICAL

An authentication bypass in the DOM security processor in Apache WSS4J allows unauthenticated remote attackers to forge authenticated SOAP messages via a crafted unsigned SAML sender-vouches assert…

Published Sep 30, 2026apacheCWE-287EPSS 0.58%

Overview

CVE-2026-88920 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting apache wss4j. It was published on September 30, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An authentication bypass in the DOM security processor in Apache WSS4J allows unauthenticated remote attackers to forge authenticated SOAP messages via a crafted unsigned SAML sender-vouches assertion containing an attacker-controlled key.

Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.0.2 or 3.0.6 or 2.4.4, which fix this issue.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update wss4j to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apachewss4j>= 0, < 2.4.4Affected

References

Reflists.apache.org/thread.html/grt43m3bgbzz0mk0cnho3rcybb1j01z9Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/30/10

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-88920?

CVE-2026-88920 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting apache wss4j. It was published on September 30, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-88920?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-88920?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update wss4j to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-88920?

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