Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module has an insecure XML parser configuration
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 software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java / Kotlin (Maven) | org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.1, >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.6, < 3.6.11 | 4.2.1, 4.1.6, 3.6.11 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-611- Platform
- Java / Kotlin (Maven)
- Package
org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer- Disclosed
- 26.05.2026
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 12:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-vmm5-fjgx-2jhp - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer
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