CVE-2020-26705 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

The parseXML function in Easy-XML 0.5.0 was discovered to have a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability which allows for an attacker to expose sensitive data or perform a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted external entity entered into the XML content as input.

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Easyxml Project	Easyxml	0.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-611

References

https://github.com/darkfoxprime/python-easy_xml/issues/1PatchThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/darkfoxprime/python-easy_xml/issues/1PatchThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-26705?

CVE-2020-26705 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). The parseXML function in Easy-XML 0.5.0 was discovered to have a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability which allows for an attacker to expose sensitive data or perform a denial of service (DOS) via ...

How severe is CVE-2020-26705?

CVE-2020-26705 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-26705?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Easyxml Project Easyxml.