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CVE-2020-36641
MEDIUM

aXMLRPC XML External Entity vulnerability

Published Jan 5, 2023 · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Severity · CVSSMEDIUM · Not scored
Known exploitationNot listed
EPSS / likelihood0.88%
QFinch risk scoreNot available

Original summary

Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026

aXMLRPC XML External Entity vulnerability

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QFinch assessment

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in gturri aXMLRPC up to 1.12.0. This vulnerability affects the function `ResponseParser` of the file `src/main/java/de/timroes/axmlrpc/ResponseParser.java`. The manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. Upgrading to version 1.12.1 is able to address this issue. The name of the patch is ad6615b3ec41353e614f6ea5fdd5b046442a832b. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-217450 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Evidence: public source records

Affected products

Affected scope reported by the available public evidence
Affected package, product or rangeFix status
Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions.Consult source advisory

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Remediation

Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.

  1. Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
  2. Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
  3. Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
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Evidence coverage

FIRST-EPSSCVE-LIST-V5
SSVC priority
LOW
Confidence
Not available
Aliases
None reported

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Sources and record history

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Record history

Published Jan 5, 2023 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026