org.apache.cxf:cxf-core (maven) has 14 known vulnerabilities, the worst rated CRITICAL. Upgrade to 4.1.7 or later to clear all of them. No malicious-package signal is recorded.
Apache CXF's EndpointReferenceUtils and W3CMultiSchemaFactory classes construct a SAXParserFactory without the necessary JAXP hardening configurations…
// questionsIs org.apache.cxf:cxf-core safe to install?
CyberXYZ does not call a package safe in absolute terms. It records 14 known vulnerabilities for org.apache.cxf:cxf-core (maven), the worst rated CRITICAL, and no malicious-package signal. Whether it is acceptable depends on the version you run.
Does org.apache.cxf:cxf-core have known vulnerabilities?
Yes. CyberXYZ records 14 known vulnerabilities for org.apache.cxf:cxf-core (maven), the worst rated CRITICAL. These include GHSA-xw5h-cmh3-8j6j, GHSA-x3x3-qwjq-8gj4, GHSA-ghvc-7hp8-2g2v, GHSA-fh5r-crhr-qrrq, GHSA-3w37-5p3p-jv92.
Which version of org.apache.cxf:cxf-core should I use?
4.1.7 or later clears every advisory recorded for org.apache.cxf:cxf-core (maven). Check the release you pick before installing it.
How do I check org.apache.cxf:cxf-core before installing?
Search org.apache.cxf:cxf-core in CyberXYZ Check at https://cyberxyz.io/check?q=org.apache.cxf%3Acxf-core. The xyz Scanner checks a project's dependencies, and CyberXYZ Proxy checks each package as it is installed.
Checked 2026-11-14 at 10:37 UTC. The most recent advisory here was published 2026-06-12. Updated continuously from NVD, GHSA, OSV and CNA feeds.