CVE-2020-26513

Name: CVE-2020-26513
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-07T16:15:12.153+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-26513 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Intland codeBeamer ALM 10.x through 10.1.SP4. The ReqIF XML data, used by the codebeamer ALM application to import projects, is parsed by insecurely configured software components, which can be abused for XML External Entity Attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Intland codeBeamer ALM 10.x through 10.1.SP4. The ReqIF XML data, used by the codebeamer ALM application to import projects, is parsed by insecurely configured software components, which can be abused for XML External Entity Attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Intland	Codebeamer	>= 10.0.0, < 10.1.0
Intland	Codebeamer	10.1.0

References

https://compass-security.com/fileadmin/Research/Advisories/2020-09_CSNC-2020-008_Intland_codeBeamer_ALM_XXE.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://intland.com/codebeamer/application-lifecycle-management/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://compass-security.com/fileadmin/Research/Advisories/2020-09_CSNC-2020-008_Intland_codeBeamer_ALM_XXE.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://intland.com/codebeamer/application-lifecycle-management/Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-26513?

How severe is CVE-2020-26513?

CVE-2020-26513 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26513?

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