CVE-2020-6590

Name: CVE-2020-6590
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-08T22:15:13.23+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6590 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Forcepoint Web Security Content Gateway versions prior to 8.5.4 improperly process XML input, leading to information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Forcepoint Web Security Content Gateway versions prior to 8.5.4 improperly process XML input, leading to information disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.05%

59.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Forcepoint	Data Loss Prevention	< 8.7.1
Forcepoint	Email Security	< 8.5.4
Forcepoint	Web Security Content Gateway	< 8.5.4

References

https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2020-6590.htmlVendor Advisory
https://help.forcepoint.com/security/CVE/CVE-2020-6590.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 8, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6590?

Forcepoint Web Security Content Gateway versions prior to 8.5.4 improperly process XML input, leading to information disclosure.

How severe is CVE-2020-6590?

CVE-2020-6590 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6590?

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-2020-6590?

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Source: NVD / NIST