CVE-2020-11988

8.2 HIGH 7% exploit odds Fix listed Other Web app

What it is

Apache XmlGraphics Commons 2.4 and earlier is vulnerable to server-side request forgery, caused by improper input validation by the XMPParser. By using a specially-crafted argument, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause the underlying server to make arbitrary GET requests. Users should upgrade to 2.6 or later.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.
Exploit odds: 6.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2021-02-24 18:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 02:51 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 6.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 8.2 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2021-02-24 18:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 02:51 UTC
Exploit probability: 6.7% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apache Xmlgraphics Commons ≤ 2.4
Fedoraproject Fedora 33
Fedoraproject Fedora 34

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.2

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: Low
Availability: None

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record