CVE-2024-8010 | WSO2 API Manager prior 4.3.0.39 Publisher xml external entity reference
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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in WSO2 API Manager . This affects an unknown part of the component Publisher . Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-8010 . The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.
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VDB-357910 · CVE-2024-8010 · GCVE-0-2024-8010
WSO2 API MANAGER PRIOR 4.3.0.39 PUBLISHER XML EXTERNAL ENTITY REFERENCE
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CVSS Meta Temp Score Current Exploit Price (≈) CTI Interest Score
4.4 $0-$5k 3.33+
Summaryinfo
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in WSO2 API Manager. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Publisher. Executing a manipulation can lead to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-8010. The attack requires access to the local network. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Detailsinfo
A vulnerability was found in WSO2 API Manager. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Publisher. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The component accepts XML input through the publisher without disabling external entity resolution. This allows malicious actors to submit a crafted XML payload that exploits the unescaped external entity references. By leveraging this vulnerability, a malicious actor can read confidential files from the product's file system or access limited HTTP resources reachable via HTTP GET requests to the vulnerable product.
The advisory is available at security.docs.wso2.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-8010 since 08/20/2024. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to approached within the local network. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.
Upgrading to version 3.2.0.397, 3.2.1.27, 4.0.0.310, 4.0.0.319, 4.1.0.171, 4.2.0.127 or 4.3.0.39 eliminates this vulnerability.
Productinfo
Type
Automation Software
Vendor
WSO2
Name
API Manager
License
commercial
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.4
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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo
Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo
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Countermeasuresinfo
Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: API Manager 3.2.0.397/3.2.1.27/4.0.0.310/4.0.0.319/4.1.0.171/4.2.0.127/4.3.0.39
Timelineinfo
08/20/2024 CVE reserved
04/16/2026 +604 days Advisory disclosed
04/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update
Sourcesinfo
Advisory: security.docs.wso2.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-8010 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-8010
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-357910
Entryinfo
Created: 04/16/2026 12:27
Changes: 04/16/2026 12:27 (64)
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Cache ID: 99:BF7:101
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