CVE-2020-14940
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.59%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in io/gpx/GPXDocumentReader.java in TuxGuitar 1.5.4. It uses misconfigured XML parsers, leading to XXE while loading GP6 (.gpx) and GP7 (.gp) tablature files.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in io/gpx/GPXDocumentReader.java in TuxGuitar 1.5.4. It uses misconfigured XML parsers, leading to XXE while loading GP6 (.gpx) and GP7 (.gp) tablature files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Herac | Tuxguitar | 1.5.4 |
References
- https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2020/06/tuxguitar.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/tuxguitar/bugs/126/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2020/06/tuxguitar.htmlExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/tuxguitar/bugs/126/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14940?
An issue was discovered in io/gpx/GPXDocumentReader.java in TuxGuitar 1.5.4. It uses misconfigured XML parsers, leading to XXE while loading GP6 (.gpx) and GP7 (.gp) tablature files.
How severe is CVE-2020-14940?
CVE-2020-14940 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14940?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-14940?
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