CVE-2020-26708
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.67%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26708 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. requests-xml v0.2.3 was discovered to contain an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
requests-xml v0.2.3 was discovered to contain an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Requests-Xml Project | Requests-Xml | 0.2.3 |
References
- https://github.com/erinxocon/requests-xml/issues/7Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/erinxocon/requests-xml/issues/7Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26708?
requests-xml v0.2.3 was discovered to contain an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.
How severe is CVE-2020-26708?
CVE-2020-26708 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26708?
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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