CVE-2026-44618

Name: CVE-2026-44618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-05-22T13:16:22.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-44618 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Cxf	< 3.6.11
Apache	Cxf	>= 4.0.0, < 4.1.6
Apache	Cxf	4.2.0

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/c7vb015f8ljmjl44030mn0yfq71f7sd7Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/22/8

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-44618?

How severe is CVE-2026-44618?

CVE-2026-44618 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-44618?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST