XML External Entity Injection Vulnerability in WSO2 API Manager and API Microgateway
CVE-2020-24589

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Wso2

Status
Api Microgateway
Api Manager
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 August 2020

What is CVE-2020-24589?

The Management Console in WSO2 API Manager versions up to 3.1.0 and API Microgateway versions up to 2.2.0 is susceptible to XML External Entity (XXE) injection attacks. This vulnerability enables an attacker to manipulate XML input, leading to potential data exposure and integrity issues. Attackers could exploit the vulnerability to read internal files and cause other unexpected behaviors, significantly undermining system security.

References

https://docs.wso2.com/display/Security/Security+Advisory+...
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EPSS Score

89% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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