CVE-2020-6590 XML external entity in Forcepoint Web Security Content Gateway
Attackers can exploit improper XML processing in Forcepoint Web Security Content Gateway to disclose sensitive information.
- 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-2020-6590?
CVE-2020-6590 is a high-severity vulnerability in Forcepoint Web Security Content Gateway, published on 8 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Forcepoint Web Security Content Gateway versions prior to 8.5.4 improperly process XML input, leading to information disclosure.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6590?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention, Forcepoint Email Security, Forcepoint Web Security Content Gateway.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6590?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6590 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-6590 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6590 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8qrp-r4qj-w49r.