CVE-2026-44618: CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module contains an insecure XML parser configuration that allows XML External Entity (XXE) attacks, classified under CWE-611. This vulnerability affects versions including 4.2.0 and 4.0.0. The vendor has released fixed versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, and 3.6.11 to remediate the issue. No CVSS score is assigned, and no exploitation in the wild is currently known.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to perform XXE attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of data or other impacts associated with XXE vulnerabilities. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache CXF to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11 where this vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the vendor advisory, but the recommended upgrade versions indicate an official fix is available. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
CVE-2026-44618: CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache Software Foundation Apache CXF
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.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module contains an insecure XML parser configuration that allows XML External Entity (XXE) attacks, classified under CWE-611. This vulnerability affects versions including 4.2.0 and 4.0.0. The vendor has released fixed versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, and 3.6.11 to remediate the issue. No CVSS score is assigned, and no exploitation in the wild is currently known.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow attackers to perform XXE attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of data or other impacts associated with XXE vulnerabilities. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache CXF to versions 4.2.1, 4.1.6, or 3.6.11 where this vulnerability is fixed. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed in the vendor advisory, but the recommended upgrade versions indicate an official fix is available. No additional mitigation steps are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-07T09:19:11.328Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a104fc0e1370fbb48f48998
Added to database: 5/22/2026, 12:44:48 PM
Last enriched: 5/22/2026, 12:59:46 PM
Last updated: 5/23/2026, 7:58:02 PM
Views: 19
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