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 products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache CXF | 4.2.0 – < 4.2.1, 4.0.0 – < 4.1.6, < 3.6.11 | 4.2.1 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maven | org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.1 | 4.2.1 | GHSA-vmm5-fjgx-2jhp |
| Maven | org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.6 | 4.1.6 | GHSA-vmm5-fjgx-2jhp |
| Maven | org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer | < 3.6.11 | 3.6.11 | GHSA-vmm5-fjgx-2jhp |
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2026-1659 Apache CXF: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 22, 2026
- WID-SEC-2026-3043 IBM QRadar SIEM: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 17, 2026
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/c7vb015f8ljmjl44030mn0yfq71f7sd7 vendor-advisory