How severe is CVE-2020-26710?

CVE-2020-26710 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-2020-26710 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-2020-26710?

CVE-2020-26710 affects Easy-parse Project Easy-parse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-26710?

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-2020-26710 published?

CVE-2020-26710 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-26710

CVE-2020-26710 is a high-severity vulnerability in Easy-parse Project Easy-parse 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: Easy-parse Project Easy-parse
Published: 2023-06-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

easy-parse v0.1.1 was discovered to contain a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-26710?: easy-parse v0.1.1 was discovered to contain a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.
How severe is CVE-2020-26710?: CVE-2020-26710 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-2020-26710 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-2020-26710?: CVE-2020-26710 affects Easy-parse Project Easy-parse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26710?: 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-2020-26710 published?: CVE-2020-26710 was published on 2023-06-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/uncmath25/easy-parse/issues/3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:easy-parse_project:easy-parse:0.1.1:*:*:*:*:python:*:*

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