CVE-2016-8739

apache-cxf: Atom entity provider of Apache CXF JAX-RS is vulnerable to XXE

Published Aug 10, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 7.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The JAX-RS module in Apache CXF prior to 3.0.12 and 3.1.x prior to 3.1.9 provides a number of Atom JAX-RS MessageBodyReaders. These readers use Apache Abdera Parser which expands XML entities by default which represents a major XXE risk.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-5744 The JAX-RS module in Apache CXF prior to 3.0.12 and 3.1.x prior to 3.1.9 provides a number of Atom JAX-RS MessageBodyReaders. These readers use Apache Abdera Parser which expands XML entities by default which represents a major XXE risk.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-x7xf-253v-x3w8 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in Apache CXF JAX-RS
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apache
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 10:51 PM
Reserved
Oct 18, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 10, 2017, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:54 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 19, 2016, 12:00 AM