CVE-2020-24590

Name: CVE-2020-24590
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-21T20:15:11.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24590 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 Entity Expansion attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% 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 Entity Expansion 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

1.26%

65.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-776

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24590?

The Management Console in WSO2 API Manager through 3.1.0 and API Microgateway 2.2.0 allows XML Entity Expansion attacks.

How severe is CVE-2020-24590?

CVE-2020-24590 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24590?

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-2020-24590?

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Source: NVD / NIST