Insecure XML parser configuration in Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module may allow attackers to perform XXE attacks.

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Timeline

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1. May 22, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Detected

   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.

2. Jul 23, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Updated

   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

• cpe apache/cxfversion unspecified
• cpe apache/cxf4.2.0

Sources

• CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-44618

  Official CVE identifier

  cve.org
• NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-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.

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• Reference · openwall.com
• Mailing List · lists.apache.org