Vulnerability Description
When Neethi fetches a remote policy reference, it only limits the time per read, not the whole transfer, so a server that trickles bytes slowly can keep the fetch alive indefinitely and tie up the calling thread (denial of service). Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.2.4, which fixes this issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Neethi | < 3.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/dsr2ktf199mqhw2jtlbklyz7tzd86ycdMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/09/18/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-91867?
CVE-2026-91867 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). When Neethi fetches a remote policy reference, it only limits the time per read, not the whole transfer, so a server that trickles bytes slowly can keep the fetch alive indefinitely and tie up the cal...
How severe is CVE-2026-91867?
CVE-2026-91867 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-91867?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Neethi.