CVE-2026-44618

Apache CXF: XXE vulnerability in WS-Transfer functionality

MEDIUM

5.3

CVSS Score

Published: May 22, 2026 at 12:17 PM UTC

Updated: July 23, 2026 at 07:32 PM UTC

1 product affected across 1 vendorCXF

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Severity

MEDIUM5.3

Exploit prediction

EPSS 0.3%

SSVC

No known exploit

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

CXF · Apachemaven

95%

v < 3.6.114.0.0 ≤ v < 4.1.64.2.0 ≤ v < 4.2.14.0.0 4.2.0

Affected range stops below 3.6.11, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Affected range stops below 4.1.6, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Affected range stops below 4.2.1, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

Patch and advisory references

https://lists.apache.org/thread/c7vb015f8ljmjl44030mn0yfq71f7sd7

References (2)

Vendor AdvisoryMailing List

Source: cverecord

https://lists.apache.org/thread/c7vb015f8ljmjl44030mn0yfq71f7sd7

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/22/8

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

5.3MEDIUMCISA-ADP

Attack Vector: NETWORK
Complexity: LOW
Privileges: NONE
User Interaction: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality: LOW
Integrity: NONE
Availability: NONE

Vector?

Quick Info

StatusMODIFIED

CWE

CWE-611

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