CVE-2020-8540 XML external entity in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 11 Mar 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Remote unauthenticated attackers can read arbitrary files or perform SSRF via crafted XML requests in ManageEngine Desktop Central.

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-2020-8540?

CVE-2020-8540 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before the 07-Mar-2020 update allows remote unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request.

Weakness: CWE-918, CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-8540?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central.

How do I fix CVE-2020-8540?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-8540 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-8540 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-8540 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m2r7-w5rx-6vqg.