CVE-2020-6856
CVE-2020-6856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sos-berlin Jobscheduler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-776.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-776
- Affected product: Sos-berlin Jobscheduler
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An XML External Entity (XEE) vulnerability exists in the JOC Cockpit component of SOS JobScheduler 1.12 and 1.13.2 allows attackers to read files from the server via an entity declaration in any of the XML documents that are used to specify the run-time settings of jobs and orders.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-6856?
- An XML External Entity (XEE) vulnerability exists in the JOC Cockpit component of SOS JobScheduler 1.12 and 1.13.2 allows attackers to read files from the server via an entity declaration in any of the XML documents that are used to specify the run-time settings of jobs and orders.
- How severe is CVE-2020-6856?
- CVE-2020-6856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2020-6856 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-6856?
- CVE-2020-6856 primarily affects Sos-berlin Jobscheduler. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-6856?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-6856 published?
- CVE-2020-6856 was published on 2020-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:sos-berlin:jobscheduler:1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sos-berlin:jobscheduler:1.13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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