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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Jan. 5, 2023, 12:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 21, 2024, 5:29 a.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !

Source :

[email protected]
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2020-36641 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Gturri axmlrpc
: Total Affected Vendor : 1 | Products : 1
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 2.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
Solution
Update the affected component to resolve the XML external entity reference vulnerability.
  • Upgrade gturri aXMLRPC to version 1.14.0.
  • Apply the available patch if upgrading is not possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2020-36641.

URL Resource
https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/commit/456752ebc1ef4c0db980cb5b01a0b3cd0a9e0bae
https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/releases/tag/aXMLRPC-1.14.0
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217450 Permissions Required Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.217450 Permissions Required Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/commit/456752ebc1ef4c0db980cb5b01a0b3cd0a9e0bae
https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/releases/tag/aXMLRPC-1.14.0
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217450 Permissions Required Third Party Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?id.217450 Permissions Required Third Party Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2020-36641 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

    Nov. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/commit/456752ebc1ef4c0db980cb5b01a0b3cd0a9e0bae
    Added Reference https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/releases/tag/aXMLRPC-1.14.0
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217450
    Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.217450
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 17, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Apr. 11, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Mar. 21, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Feb. 29, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Feb. 13, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed 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 1.12.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as ad6615b3ec41353e614f6ea5fdd5b046442a832b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-217450 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. 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.
    Added Reference VulDB https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/commit/456752ebc1ef4c0db980cb5b01a0b3cd0a9e0bae [No types assigned]
    Added Reference VulDB https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/releases/tag/aXMLRPC-1.14.0 [No types assigned]
    Removed Reference VulDB https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/releases/tag/aXMLRPC-1.12.1
    Removed Reference VulDB https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/commit/ad6615b3ec41353e614f6ea5fdd5b046442a832b
  • Reanalysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 24, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:axmlrpc_project:axmlrpc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.12.1 OR *cpe:2.3:a:gturri:axmlrpc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (including) 1.12.1
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 16, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/commit/ad6615b3ec41353e614f6ea5fdd5b046442a832b Patch, Third Party Advisory https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/commit/ad6615b3ec41353e614f6ea5fdd5b046442a832b Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/releases/tag/aXMLRPC-1.12.1 Third Party Advisory https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/releases/tag/aXMLRPC-1.12.1 Release Notes
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Nov. 07, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Removed CVSS V3 VulDB AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
    Added CVSS V3.1 VulDB AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Oct. 20, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Changed 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 1.12.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is ad6615b3ec41353e614f6ea5fdd5b046442a832b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-217450 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. 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 1.12.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as ad6615b3ec41353e614f6ea5fdd5b046442a832b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-217450 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Jan. 11, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/commit/ad6615b3ec41353e614f6ea5fdd5b046442a832b No Types Assigned https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/commit/ad6615b3ec41353e614f6ea5fdd5b046442a832b Patch, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/releases/tag/aXMLRPC-1.12.1 No Types Assigned https://github.com/gturri/aXMLRPC/releases/tag/aXMLRPC-1.12.1 Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217450 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.217450 Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://vuldb.com/?id.217450 No Types Assigned https://vuldb.com/?id.217450 Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:axmlrpc_project:axmlrpc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.12.1
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Base CVSS Score: 4.9
Access Vector
Access Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality Impact
Integrity Impact
Availability Impact
Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.12 }} 0.03%

score

0.32516

percentile