CVE-2026-44618

Insecure XML parser configuration in Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module may allow attackers to perform XXE attacks. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6 or 3.6.11, which fix this issue.

CVSS v3 5.3 MEDIUM

5.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://lists.apache.org/thread/c7vb015f8ljmjl44030mn0yfq71f7sd7	Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/22/8

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

OR	cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:apache:cxf:4.2.0:::::::*

History

23 Jul 2026, 16:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) Configuración insegura del analizador XML en el módulo WS-Transfer de Apache CXF puede permitir a los atacantes realizar ataques XXE. Se recomienda a los usuarios actualizar a las versiones 4.2.1, 4.1.6 o 3.6.11, que corrigen este problema.

22 May 2026, 22:16

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-22 13:16

Updated : 2026-07-23 16:10

NVD link : CVE-2026-44618

Mitre link : CVE-2026-44618

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-44618

JSON object : View

Products Affected

apache

cxf

CWE

CWE-611

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

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