CVE-2020-37192
MSN Password Recovery 1.30 - XML External Entity Injection
Description
MSN Password Recovery 1.30 contains an XML external entity injection vulnerability that allows attackers to read local system files through crafted XML input. Attackers can exploit the 'Favorites' tab by injecting a malicious XML file that references external entities to retrieve sensitive system configuration information.
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 11, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 11, 2026, 9:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update MSN Password Recovery to the latest version.
- Disable XML external entity processing.
- Validate all XML inputs.
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-2020-37192.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47896 | |
| https://www.top-password.com/ | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/msn-password-recovery-xml-external-entity-injection |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description MSN Password Recovery 1.30 contains an XML external entity injection vulnerability that allows attackers to read local system files through crafted XML input. Attackers can exploit the 'Favorites' tab by injecting a malicious XML file that references external entities to retrieve sensitive system configuration information. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-611 Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47896 Added Reference https://www.top-password.com/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/msn-password-recovery-xml-external-entity-injection