XXE in Apache Iotdb

CVE-2020-25649

A flaw was found in FasterXML Jackson Databind, where it did not have entity expansion secured properly. This flaw allows vulnerability to XML external entity (XXE) attacks. The highest threat from this vulnerability is data integrity.

Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)

EPSS: 0.176 (96.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25649?
CVE-2020-25649 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Iotdb, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-12-03.
How severe is CVE-2020-25649?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-25649 known to be exploited?
7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.