CVE-2026-44618 Details
Description
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.
A vulnerability exists in the WS-Transfer module of Apache CXF due to an insecure XML parser configuration, which may allow attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks. This issue affects Apache CXF versions 4.2.0 prior to 4.2.1, 4.0.0 prior to 4.1.6, and versions prior to 3.6.11.
Users are advised to upgrade to Apache CXF versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11, all of which address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/22/8 | CVE | |
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/c7vb015f8ljmjl44030mn0yfq71f7sd7 | [email protected] | Mailing ListVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-611 | Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| apache cxf | < 3.6.11 >= 4.0.0, < 4.1.6 4.2.0 |
CPE
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Change History
7 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| May 22, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |