CVE-2020-26710: easy-parse v0.1.1 was discovered to contain a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-26710?

easy-parse: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-26710 being exploited?

CVE-2020-26710 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-26710 affect?

CVE-2020-26710 affects easy-parse. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). easy-parse v0.1.1 was discovered to contain a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-26710?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-26710 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting easy-parse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

easy-parse v0.1.1 was discovered to contain a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2023-06-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: easy-parse project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-06-29 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

easy-parse project easy-parse DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1.1

1. Check installed version

pip show easy-parse

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1.1

pip index versions easy-parse pip install "easy-parse<0.1.1"

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-26710?

easy-parse: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-26710 being exploited?

CVE-2020-26710 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-26710 affect?

CVE-2020-26710 affects easy-parse. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). easy-parse v0.1.1 was discovered to contain a XML External Entity Injection (XXE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file.

How urgent is CVE-2020-26710?

Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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