CVE-2020-8540: XEE
First published: Wed Mar 11 2020(Updated: )
An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before the 07-Mar-2020 update allows remote unauthenticated users to read arbitrary files or conduct server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Zohocorp Manageengine Desktop Central | <2020-03-07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8540 vulnerability?
CVE-2020-8540 is an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central before the 07-Mar-2020 update.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8540?
The severity of CVE-2020-8540 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-8540?
Remote unauthenticated users can exploit CVE-2020-8540 by reading arbitrary files or conducting server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks via a crafted DTD in an XML request.
Which versions of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central are affected by CVE-2020-8540?
Versions of Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central up to and excluding the 07-Mar-2020 update are affected by CVE-2020-8540.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-8540?
Yes, the vulnerability can be fixed by updating Zoho ManageEngine Desktop Central to the version released on or after 07-Mar-2020.
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