CVE-2020-4643: XEE

Published Sep 21, 2020
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 185590.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=7.0.0.0<=7.0.0.45
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.0.0.0<=8.0.0.15
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=8.5.0.0<=8.5.5.17
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services>=9.0.0.0<=9.0.5.5

Event History

Sep 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:10 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4643?

CVE-2020-4643 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4643?

To fix CVE-2020-4643, upgrade your IBM WebSphere Application Server to the latest version that patches the vulnerability.

3

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2020-4643?

CVE-2020-4643 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 up to certain patch levels.

4

What type of attack is exploited by CVE-2020-4643?

CVE-2020-4643 is exploited through an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack.

5

Can CVE-2020-4643 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-4643 can be exploited remotely by an attacker with the ability to send malicious XML data.

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