QID 980237

QID 980237: Python (pip) Security Update for easy-xml (GHSA-v899-28g4-qmh8)

The parseXML function in Easy-XML 0.5.0 was discovered to have a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability which allows for an attacker to expose sensitive data or perform a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted external entity entered into the XML content as input.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.1 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.4 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-v899-28g4-qmh8 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-v899-28g4-qmh8 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-v899-28g4-qmh8

CVEs related to QID 980237

CVE-2020-26705 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-v899-28g4-qmh8	easy-xml		github.com/advisories/GHSA-v899-28g4-qmh8

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