CVE-2020-24590
CVE-2020-24590 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wso2 Api Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-776.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-776
- Affected product: Wso2 Api Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Management Console in WSO2 API Manager through 3.1.0 and API Microgateway 2.2.0 allows XML Entity Expansion attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-24590?
- The Management Console in WSO2 API Manager through 3.1.0 and API Microgateway 2.2.0 allows XML Entity Expansion attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2020-24590?
- CVE-2020-24590 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-24590 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-24590?
- CVE-2020-24590 primarily affects Wso2 Api Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-24590?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-24590 published?
- CVE-2020-24590 was published on 2020-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:wso2:api_microgateway:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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