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.
Update org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer to 4.2.1; org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer to 4.1.6; org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer to 3.6.11 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.
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hol-guard supply-chain scanApache CXF's WS-Transfer module has an insecure XML parser configuration affects org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer (maven), org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer (maven), org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer (maven). Severity is medium. 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.
AI coding agents often install or upgrade packages automatically in maven. A medium vulnerability in a dependency can be pulled into a project through a normal install or update without a human reviewing the change, expanding the blast radius from a single package to every agent workspace that depends on it.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfermaven | =4.2.0 | 4.2.1 |
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.
Update org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer to 4.2.1; org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer to 4.1.6; org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer to 3.6.11 if you use the affected versions. Test the change in a non-production environment first.
Local check
hol-guard supply-chain scanApache CXF's WS-Transfer module has an insecure XML parser configuration affects org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer (maven), org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer (maven), org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfer (maven). Severity is medium. 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.
AI coding agents often install or upgrade packages automatically in maven. A medium vulnerability in a dependency can be pulled into a project through a normal install or update without a human reviewing the change, expanding the blast radius from a single package to every agent workspace that depends on it.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfermaven | =4.2.0 | 4.2.1 |
| org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfermaven | >=4.1.0,<4.1.6 | 4.1.6 |
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| org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfermaven | <3.6.11 | 3.6.11 |
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Fixed versions are reported by the source feed; confirm compatibility before updating.
Reported by GitHub Security Advisories (ghsa).
HOL Guard can help your team review package activity against supported protection paths.
Explore HOL Guard| org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfermaven | >=4.1.0,<4.1.6 | 4.1.6 |
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| org.apache.cxf:cxf-rt-ws-transfermaven | <3.6.11 | 3.6.11 |
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Fixed versions are reported by the source feed; confirm compatibility before updating.
Reported by GitHub Security Advisories (ghsa).
HOL Guard can help your team review package activity against supported protection paths.
Explore HOL Guard