Vulnerability Description
Apache XmlGraphics Commons 2.4 and earlier is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the XMPParser. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests. Users should upgrade to 2.6 or later.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Xmlgraphics Commons | <= 2.4 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2877ae10e8be56a3c52d03e373512ddd32f16b863f
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r588d05a0790b40a0eb81088252e1e8c1efb9970663
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra8f4d6ae402ec020ee3e8c28632c91be131c4d8b4c
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://xmlgraphics.apache.org/security.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r2877ae10e8be56a3c52d03e373512ddd32f16b863f
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r588d05a0790b40a0eb81088252e1e8c1efb9970663
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/ra8f4d6ae402ec020ee3e8c28632c91be131c4d8b4c
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2021.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-11988?
CVE-2020-11988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). Apache XmlGraphics Commons 2.4 and earlier is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the XMPParser. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could ...
How severe is CVE-2020-11988?
CVE-2020-11988 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-11988?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Xmlgraphics Commons, Fedoraproject Fedora.