CVE-2026-44618
published 2026-05-22CVE-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…
PriorityP429medium5.3CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCLINAN
EPSS
0.34%
26.0th percentile
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.
Affected
6 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| apache | cxf | < 3.6.11 | 3.6.11 |
| apache | cxf | — | — |
| apache | cxf | >= 4.0.0 < 4.1.6 | 4.1.6 |
| apache_software_foundation | apache_cxf | < 3.6.11 | 3.6.11 |
| apache_software_foundation | apache_cxf | >= 4.0.0 < 4.1.6 | 4.1.6 |
| apache_software_foundation | apache_cxf | >= 4.2.0 < 4.2.1 | 4.2.1 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.15.3MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
cvelistv5v3.15.3MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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GHSA
GHSA-vmm5-fjgx-2jhp: Insecure XML parser configuration in Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module may allow attackers to perform XXE attacks
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-05-26
CVE-2026-44618 [MEDIUM] CWE-611 GHSA-vmm5-fjgx-2jhp: Insecure XML parser configuration in Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module may allow attackers to perform XXE attacks
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.
GHSA
Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module has an insecure XML parser configuration
ghsa·2026-05-26
CVE-2026-44618 [MEDIUM] CWE-611 Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module has an insecure XML parser configuration
Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module has an insecure XML parser configuration
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.
VulDB
Apache CXF up to 3.6.10/4.1.5/4.2.0 WS-Transfer xml external entity reference (WID-SEC-2026-1659)
vuldb·2026-05-22
CVE-2026-44618 [CRITICAL] Apache CXF up to 3.6.10/4.1.5/4.2.0 WS-Transfer xml external entity reference (WID-SEC-2026-1659)
A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apache CXF up to 3.6.10/4.1.5/4.2.0. This impacts an unknown function of the component WS-Transfer Module. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-44618. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.
CVEList
Apache CXF: XXE vulnerability in WS-Transfer functionality
cvelistv5·2026-05-22·CVSS 5.3
CVE-2026-44618 [MEDIUM] CWE-611 Apache CXF: XXE vulnerability in WS-Transfer functionality
Apache CXF: XXE vulnerability in WS-Transfer functionality
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.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-05-22
Published