CVE-2020-24589

Name: CVE-2020-24589
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-21T20:15:10.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 26.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24589 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Management Console in WSO2 API Manager through 3.1.0 and API Microgateway 2.2.0 allows XML External Entity injection (XXE) attacks.. EPSS estimates a 26.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Management Console in WSO2 API Manager through 3.1.0 and API Microgateway 2.2.0 allows XML External Entity injection (XXE) attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

26.94%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wso2	Api Manager	<= 3.1.0
Wso2	Api Microgateway	2.2.0

References

https://docs.wso2.com/display/Security/Security+Advisory+WSO2-2020-0742Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://docs.wso2.com/display/Security/Security+Advisory+WSO2-2020-0742Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24589?

The Management Console in WSO2 API Manager through 3.1.0 and API Microgateway 2.2.0 allows XML External Entity injection (XXE) attacks.

How severe is CVE-2020-24589?

CVE-2020-24589 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 26.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24589?

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