CVE-2020-36641

gturri aXMLRPC ResponseParser.java ResponseParser xml external entity reference

Description

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in gturri aXMLRPC up to 1.12.0. This vulnerability affects the function ResponseParser of the file src/main/java/de/timroes/axmlrpc/ResponseParser.java. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. Upgrading to version 1.14.0 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as 456752ebc1ef4c0db980cb5b01a0b3cd0a9e0bae. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-217450 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: gturri aXMLRPC
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.217450 third party advisory vdb entry permissions required technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217450 signature third party advisory permissions required
https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/commit/456752ebc1ef4c0db980cb5b01a0b3cd0a9e0bae patch
https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/releases/tag/aXMLRPC-1.14.0 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36641?
CVE-2020-36641 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-36641?
To fix CVE-2020-36641, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-36641 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-36641 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-36641?
CVE-2020-36641 affects gturri aXMLRPC.
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