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CVE-2020-11988

HIGHCVSS 8.2/10EPSS 6.65%

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CVE-2020-11988 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.2/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 6.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
6.65%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ApacheXmlgraphics Commons<= 2.4
FedoraprojectFedora33
FedoraprojectFedora34

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11988?
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.
How severe is CVE-2020-11988?
CVE-2020-11988 has a CVSS score of 8.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11988?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST