Apache · Apache Abdera Parser · CVE-2016-8739
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Apache CXF versions prior to 3.0.12
Apache CXF versions 3.1.x prior to 3.1.9
**Description**
The issue concerns the JAX-RS module in Apache CXF, which provides Atom JAX-RS MessageBodyReaders that utilize the Apache Abdera Parser. This parser expands XML entities by default, posing a significant XML External Entity (XXE) risk.
**Recommendations**
For Apache CXF versions prior to 3.0.12, update to version 3.0.12 or later.
For Apache CXF versions 3.1.x prior to 3.1.9, update to version 3.1.9 or later.