Insecure XML Parser Configuration in Apache CXF's WS-Transfer Module
CVE-2026-44618

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apache
Status
Apache Cxf
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-44618?

The Apache CXF framework's WS-Transfer module is subject to a vulnerability due to insecure configurations of its XML parser. This flaw can be exploited by attackers to carry out XML External Entity (XXE) attacks, potentially compromising sensitive data or leading to other security breaches. Users of affected versions are strongly advised to update to the secure releases: 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11 to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Apache CXF 4.2.0 < 4.2.1

Apache CXF 4.0.0 < 4.1.6

Apache CXF 0 < 3.6.11

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/c7vb015f8ljmjl44030mn0yfq...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Credit to IcySun (icysun@qq.com), 广东东方思维科技有限公司
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