XXE (XML External Entity) in org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer (CVE-2026-44618)
Summary
Vulnerability in org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer (CVE-2026-44618). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. Mitigation: upgrade to 3.6.11 or later.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
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.
Source: GitHub Security Advisories (Global) NVD GitHub Advisory
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A vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-44618 has been found in org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer.
Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure. CVSS score: 5.3/10.
What to do: upgrade org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer to 3.6.11 or later.
If unsure, ask your IT team or search "org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer CVE-2026-44618" on the vendor's site.
CVE-2026-44618 (org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer) — CWE-611 / CVSS v3 5.3
Attack vector: remote (network-reachable) / unauthenticated / no user interaction
Patched: 3.6.11 — apply immediately
Plan: 1) Audit SBOM/dependencies, 2) Stage→prod upgrade, 3) Add WAF/proxy monitoring on affected endpoints, 4) Hunt IOCs in logs.
Refs: see the GHSA / vendor advisory / patched release linked on this page.
A vulnerability (CWE-611) exists in org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer.
Check the vendor advisory for the affected versions of org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer.
Severity: Medium (CVSS 5.3/10). Risk of unauthorized operations or information disclosure.
Update to 3.6.11.
Until the patch is applied: disable the affected feature, apply WAF rules, or restrict access via network ACLs.
Search webserver/proxy logs for unusual request patterns matching this CVE's known IOCs. Audit SBOM/dependencies to find affected services.
Response actions
Concrete steps and command examples for SOC/SRE teams to execute in order
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1Identify exposure identify
Audit SBOM/dependencies for affected components.資産台帳・SBOM・依存マニフェストで org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer を使っているサービスとバージョンを洗い出す。
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2Apply patch patch
Upgrade org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer to 3.6.11ステージング環境で 3.6.11 に上げて回帰テスト → 本番反映。回帰テストはアプリの主要ハッピーパスを含めること。
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3Post-deployment verification verify
Confirm patched version is live in productionパッチ適用後、ステージングで PoC または同等の悪用パターンを再現して脆弱性が閉じたことを確認。本番ではアクセスログ・WAF でアラート再発が無いか継続監視。
Affected packages
References
- advisory nvd.nist.gov
- package github.com
- web lists.apache.org
- web openwall.com
- web github.com