CVE-2020-25215

Name: CVE-2020-25215
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-17T19:15:13.767+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25215 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. yWorks yEd Desktop before 3.20.1 allows XXE attacks via an XML or GraphML document.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

yWorks yEd Desktop before 3.20.1 allows XXE attacks via an XML or GraphML document.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yworks	Yed	< 3.20.1

References

https://www.yworks.com/products/yed/downloadRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://zigrin.com/advisories/yworks-yed-graph-editor-xml-external-entity-injection/
https://www.yworks.com/products/yed/downloadRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://zigrin.com/advisories/yworks-yed-graph-editor-xml-external-entity-injection/

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25215?

yWorks yEd Desktop before 3.20.1 allows XXE attacks via an XML or GraphML document.

How severe is CVE-2020-25215?

CVE-2020-25215 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25215?

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-2020-25215?

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Source: NVD / NIST