CVE-2024-8010: XML External Entity Injection via Publisher in WSO2 API Manager Allows Reading Arbitrary Files

Published Apr 16, 2026
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Updated

The component accepts XML input through the publisher without disabling external entity resolution. This allows malicious actors to submit a crafted XML payload that exploits the unescaped external entity references.

By leveraging this vulnerability, a malicious actor can read confidential files from the product's file system or access limited HTTP resources reachable via HTTP GET requests to the vulnerable product.

Affected Software

7 affected components
WSO2 WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager>=3.2.0<3.2.0.397
WSO2 API Manager>=3.2.1<3.2.1.27
WSO2 API Manager>=4.0.0<=4.0.0.310
WSO2 API Manager>=4.1.0<4.1.0.171
WSO2 API Manager>=4.2.0<4.2.0.127
WSO2 API Manager>=4.3.0<4.3.0.39

Remediation

Information

Follow the instructions given on https://security.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/security-announcements/security-advisories/2026/WSO2-2024-3581/#solution

Event History

Apr 16, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:39 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-8010?

CVE-2024-8010 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-8010?

To fix CVE-2024-8010, update WSO2 API Manager to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-8010?

CVE-2024-8010 affects all versions of WSO2 API Manager that process XML input without disabling external entity resolution.

4

What type of attack is CVE-2024-8010?

CVE-2024-8010 is an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary files.

5

What should I do if I am using an affected version of WSO2 API Manager for CVE-2024-8010?

If using an affected version of WSO2 API Manager, it is crucial to apply remediation measures immediately to prevent exploitation.

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