Vulnerability Description
A small WS-Policy document using repeated policy references can force Neethi to re-expand the same references exponentially during normalization, consuming huge amounts of CPU and memory (denial of service). Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.2.4, which fixes this issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Neethi | < 3.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/l48btqh02rlpsgf5p6r5ltqk1cb69dtcMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/18/12Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-91865?
CVE-2026-91865 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A small WS-Policy document using repeated policy references can force Neethi to re-expand the same references exponentially during normalization, consuming huge amounts of CPU and memory (denial of se...
How severe is CVE-2026-91865?
CVE-2026-91865 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-91865?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Neethi.