Standards
3 entriesXML security specifications.
Attacks & Configuration
5 entriesCommon XML security problems.
04XML External Entity Prevention Cheat Sheet (OWASP)Preventing XXE.
05Seven security misconfigurations in Java web.xml filesSecurity Boulevard article.
06The deployment descriptor: web.xml (Google Cloud)App Engine web.xml reference.
07Network security configuration (Android)Android XML security configuration.
08Spring Web MVC Security: XML ConfigurationCodeJava tutorial.
Related Pages
11 entriesNeighbouring pages on this site.
09XML TechnologyXML technologies.
10Web Services TechnologyWeb services.
11Web Services SecurityWeb services security.
12Java SecurityJava security.
13IT SecurityIT security hub.
14Information SecurityOverview of information security.
15CybersecurityCybersecurity hub.
16CryptographyCryptography resources.
17Authentication LinksAuthentication resources.
18Digital SignatureDigital signature resources.
19Digital CertificationDigital certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is XML security?
Protecting XML data and processing, mainly via XML Signature, XML Encryption and safe parsing.
What is XXE?
XML External Entity attacks abuse parsers that resolve external entities; disable DTDs and external entities.
Is XML Signature still used?
Yes, notably in SAML, SOAP web services and e-invoicing.
What replaced the older entries?
Dead or outdated links were removed, redirects updated, and standards and current tools added.
How current is this list?
Links were checked in October 2026. Sites that block automated checks are kept and may need a manual click.