CVE-2020-11988 Server-side request forgery (SSRF) in Apache XmlGraphics Commons
Attackers can exploit improper input validation in XMPParser to force the server to make arbitrary GET requests, potentially accessing internal resources.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-11988?
CVE-2020-11988 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in Fedoraproject Fedora, published on 24 Feb 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache XmlGraphics Commons 2.4 and earlier is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the XMPParser. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests. Users should upgrade to 2.6 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11988?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.apache.xmlgraphics:xmlgraphics-commons. It affects 2 products.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.apache.xmlgraphics:xmlgraphics-commons Maven | All versions | 2.6 |
org.apache.xmlgraphics:xmlgraphics-commons Maven | All versions | 2.6 |
Linux distribution packages (1)
xmlgraphics-commons SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 2.6-3.3.1 |
Products include Apache Xmlgraphics Commons, Fedoraproject Fedora.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11988?
Upgrade org.apache.xmlgraphics:xmlgraphics-commons to 2.6 or later.
Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.
Is CVE-2020-11988 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11988 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as CLSA-2026-1779151610, CLSA-2026-1779151626, DEBIAN-CVE-2020-11988, GHSA-fmj2-7wx8-qj4v, MGASA-2021-0144, OESA-2022-1649 and 3 more.