How severe is CVE-2020-26709?

CVE-2020-26709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-26709 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-26709?

CVE-2020-26709 affects Py-xml Project Py-xml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26709?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-26709 published?

CVE-2020-26709 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26709

CVE-2020-26709 is a high-severity vulnerability in Py-xml Project Py-xml with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Py-xml Project Py-xml
Published: 2023-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

py-xml v1.0 was discovered to contain an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26709?: py-xml v1.0 was discovered to contain an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.
How severe is CVE-2020-26709?: CVE-2020-26709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-26709 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-26709?: CVE-2020-26709 affects Py-xml Project Py-xml. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26709?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-26709 published?: CVE-2020-26709 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/PinaeOS/py-xml/issues/2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:py-xml_project:py-xml:1.0:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

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