CVE-2026-44618
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Apache Cxf
PublishedMay 22, 2026
First seenMay 22, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Update
- apache cxf3.6.11, 4.1.6 or later
- org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer4.2.1, 4.1.6, 3.6.11 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apache cxf | v < 3.6.11, 4.0.0 ≤ v < 4.1.6, 4.2.0 | 3.6.11, 4.1.6 |
| org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transferMaven | 4.2.0 ≤ v < 4.2.1, 4.1.0 ≤ v < 4.1.6, v < 3.6.11 | 4.2.1, 4.1.6, 3.6.11 |
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