VDB-232740 · CVE-2020-26709 · GCVE-0-2020-26709

py-xml 1.0 XML File xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in py-xml 1.0 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component XML File Handler. The manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-26709. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in py-xml 1.0. Affected is an unknown code of the component XML File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

py-xml v1.0 was discovered to contain an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.

The weakness was published 06/30/2023. The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-26709 since 10/07/2020. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

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py-xml

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/07/2020 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: github.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-26709 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-26709
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-232740

Entryinfo

Created: 06/30/2023 08:06
Changes: 06/30/2023 08:06 (37)
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