CVE-2020-24589 XML external entity in n/a
Attackers can exploit XML External Entity injection in the WSO2 API Manager Management Console to read sensitive files or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-24589?
CVE-2020-24589 is a critical vulnerability in Wso2 Api Manager, published on 21 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Management Console in WSO2 API Manager through 3.1.0 and API Microgateway 2.2.0 allows XML External Entity injection (XXE) attacks.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24589?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Wso2 Api Manager, Wso2 Api Microgateway.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24589?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24589 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-24589 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-24589 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
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- CVE-2024-6914 Incorrect Authorization in Multiple WSO2 Products via Account Recovery SOAP Admin Service Leading to Account Takeover
- CVE-2020-13226 WSO2 API Manager vulnerable to SSRF
- CVE-2025-2905 An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Multiple WSO2 Products
- CVE-2021-42646 XML external entity in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6c4q-j8wj-wf2x.