CVE-2020-26705 XML External Entity vulnerability in Easy-XML
An attacker can expose sensitive data or cause denial of service via crafted XML input in the Easy-XML library.
- 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-2020-26705?
CVE-2020-26705 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Oct 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The parseXML function in Easy-XML 0.5.0 was discovered to have a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability which allows for an attacker to expose sensitive data or perform a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted external entity entered into the XML content as input.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-26705?
3 open source packages ship an affected version, including easy-xml. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
easy-xml PyPI | All versions | None |
easy-xml PyPI | All versions to 0.5.0 | None |
easy-xml PyPI | All versions to 0.5.0 | None |
Products include Easyxml Project Easyxml.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26705?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-26705 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-26705 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-26705 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v899-28g4-qmh8, PYSEC-2021-388.