CVE-2020-11991 (GCVE-0-2020-11991)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2020-09-11 13:28 – Updated: 2024-08-04 11:48
VLAI Shadowserver Previdian
Summary
When using the StreamGenerator, the code parse a user-provided XML. A specially crafted XML, including external system entities, could be used to access any file on the server system.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • Information Disclosure
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a Apache Cocoon Affected: Apache Cocoon 2.1.0 to 2.1.12
Shadowserver
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: 6389bb07-c65e-4735-b48a-5cd6559622ae

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2020-11991

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2026-09-06 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Characteristics
Severity: 75.0
Timestamps
First Seen: 2023-10-14
Asserted: 2023-10-14
Last Seen: 2026-09-06
Scope
Asset Exposure: ['internet-facing']
Notes: Affected: Apache / Cocoon | Class: web-app-framework | Severity: High (CVSS 7.5) | IoT: no | In CISA KEV: no | Honeypot connections on 2026-09-06: 66
Evidence

Type: Honeypot

Signal: In The Wild Attempts

Confidence: 70%

Source: shadowserver

Details
1D 4
Iot no
Feed Shadowserver Foundation honeypot/exploited-vulnerabilities
Type http-scan
Class web-app-framework
7D Avg 3
Vendor Apache
30D Avg 1
90D Avg 1
Product Cocoon
Cisa Kev no
Connections 66
Observation Date 2026-09-06
Vulnerability Class CVSS
Vulnerability Score 7.5
Vulnerability Severity High
References
Created: 2026-07-01 05:54 UTC | Updated: 2026-09-08 01:00 UTC
Previdian
Known Exploited Vulnerability - GCVE BCP-07 Compliant
KEV entry ID: ac26dbc2-4f61-456c-b79b-cd832cc5c196

Vulnerability ID: CVE-2020-11991

Status: Confirmed

Status Updated: 2025-07-29 00:00 UTC

Exploited: Yes

Timestamps
First Seen: 2025-07-29
Asserted: 2025-07-29
Scope
Notes: KEVIntel entry: When using the StreamGenerator, the code parse a user-provided XML. A specially crafted XML, including external system entities, could be used to... | Affected: Apache / Cocoon | CVSS: 7.5 (HIGH) | Used in malware: unknown | Not yet in CISA KEV: True
Evidence

Type: Public Report

Signal: Successful Exploitation

Confidence: 70%

Source: kevintel

Details
Feed KEVIntel (kevintel.com)
Title When using the StreamGenerator, the code parse a user-provided XML. A specially crafted XML, including external system entities, could be used to...
Vendor Apache
Product Cocoon
Added Date 2025-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Cvss Score 7.5
Epss Score None
Cvss Severity HIGH
Epss Percentile None
Used In Malware unknown
Ahead Of Cisa Kev None
Not Yet In Cisa Kev True
References
Created: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC | Updated: 2026-06-23 11:12 UTC
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