Apache CXF < 3.6.11 / 4.0.x < 4.1.6 / 4.2.x < 4.2.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities

critical Nessus Plugin ID 317386

Synopsis

Apache CXF is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The version of Apache CXF installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities:

- The fix for CVE-2025-48913: Apache CXF: Untrusted JMS configuration can lead to RCE was not complete, meaning that another path in the code might lead to code execution capabilities, if untrusted users are allowed to configure JMS for Apache CXF. (CVE-2026-44417)

- Insecure XML parser configuration in Apache CXF's WS-Transfer module may allow attackers to perform XXE attacks. (CVE-2026-44618)

- An LDAP injection vulnerability in the LDAP Certificate repository of the XKMS server in Apache CXF may allow an attacker to retrieve arbitrary certificates from the repository. (CVE-2026-44930)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache CXF version 3.6.11, 4.1.6, or 4.2.1 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 317386

File Name: apache_cxf_4_2_1.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: Local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 5/28/2026

Updated: 5/29/2026

Configuration: Enable thorough checks (optional)

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 8.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-44930

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:cxf

Required KB Items: installed_sw/Apache CXF

Patch Publication Date: 5/22/2026

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/22/2026

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2026-44417, CVE-2026-44618, CVE-2026-44930

IAVB: 2026-B-0135

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