Disclosure summary
Apache CXF's EndpointReferenceUtils and W3CMultiSchemaFactory classes construct a SAXParserFactory without the necessary JAXP hardening configurations, enabling out-of-band (OOB) external entity resolution. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 4.2.2 or 4.1.7, which fix this issue.
Source-specific records & product guidance
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GitHub Reviewed Security Advisories · GHSA-xw5h-cmh3-8j6j
Open original source · Updated Oct 02, 2026
Apache CXF has Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
Source severity: CRITICAL / 0
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected range | First patched |
|---|---|---|---|
| maven | org.apache.cxf:cxf-core | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.2 | 4.2.2 |
| maven | org.apache.cxf:cxf-core | < 4.1.7 | 4.1.7 |
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- github.com — Reviewed advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-06-12T08:31:33-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-10-02T19:10:34-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-06T11:45:17-04:00