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9.1
CVSS
Critical

CVE-2020-24589

PUBLISHED

The Management Console in WSO2 API Manager through 3.1.0 and API Microgateway 2.2.0 allows XML External Entity injection (XXE) attacks.

Not yet in CISA KEV

Exploited in the wild PoC available Remote Low complexity No user interaction
Vendor
WSO2
Product
API Manager
Published
Aug 21, 2020
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Description

The Management Console in WSO2 API Manager through 3.1.0 and API Microgateway 2.2.0 allows XML External Entity injection (XXE) attacks.

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CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1 9.1 Critical

CVSS:3.1/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N

Exploitation Status

Exploited in the wild

Recorded 2025-06-25 00:00:00 UTC · The Shadowserver (via CIRCL)

Proof of concept available

Recorded 2026-06-12 14:20:16 UTC · Nuclei Templates

References

Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources

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Source Added
The Shadowserver (via CIRCL) First 2025-06-25 00:00 UTC

Scanner Integrations

Scanner Reference Detected
Nuclei https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2020/CVE-2020-24589.yaml Apr 25, 2025

Potential Proof of Concepts

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CVE-2020-24589

nuclei · Created Unknown

Timeline

  • Proof of Concept Exploit Available

  • Added to KEVIntel

  • Detected by Nuclei

  • CVE Published to Public

  • CVE ID Reserved