CVE-2020-10991: XEE

Published Mar 26, 2020
·
Updated

Withdrawn Advisory This advisory has been withdrawn because it does not affected a package in a supported ecosystem. This link has been maintained to preserve external references.

Original Description

Mulesoft APIkit through 1.3.0 allows XXE because of validation/RestXmlSchemaValidator.java

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
maven/org.mule.modules:mule-apikit-module<=1.3.0
1.3.1
MuleSoft Aplkit<=1.3.0

Event History

Mar 26, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:42 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:12 PM
Data Sourced
via GitHub·05:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 2, 2025
Withdrawn
via GitHub·07:24 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10991?

CVE-2020-10991 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for XML External Entity (XXE) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10991?

To mitigate CVE-2020-10991, upgrade to version 1.3.1 or later of the MuleSoft APIkit.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2020-10991?

CVE-2020-10991 allows for XML External Entity attacks which can lead to exposure of sensitive data or system compromise.

4

Which versions of the MuleSoft APIkit are affected by CVE-2020-10991?

CVE-2020-10991 affects MuleSoft APIkit versions up to and including 1.3.0.

5

Is CVE-2020-10991 contextually relevant for all MuleSoft users?

Yes, CVE-2020-10991 is a concern for all users of affected versions of the MuleSoft APIkit that process XML.

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