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CVE-2026-68079

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Description

In Apache CXF's DefaultEncryptingCodeDataProvider, a captured authorization code can be redeemed an unlimited number of times due to a flaw in the implementation of the removeCodeGrant functionality. This violates the RFC requirement that "The authorization code MUST NOT be used more than once." Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.3 or 4.1.8 or 3.6.12, which fix this issue.

Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS score
9.8 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Modified
Source identifier
Published
2026-08-06 12:16:28.060000
Last modified
2026-10-24 16:10:00.153000
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  "lastModified": "2026-10-24T16:10:00.153",
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      "value": "En el DefaultEncryptingCodeDataProvider de Apache CXF, un código de autorización capturado puede ser canjeado un número ilimitado de veces debido a una falla en la implementación de la funcionalidad removeCodeGrant. Esto viola el requisito de la RFC de que ’El código de autorización NO DEBE usarse más de una vez.’ Se recomienda a los usuarios actualizar a las versiones 4.2.3 o 4.1.8 o 3.6.12, que solucionan este problema."
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