CVE-2025-2905
Critical
Description
Due to the improper configuration of XML parser, user-supplied XML is parsed without applying sufficient restrictions, enabling XML External Entity (XXE) resolution in multiple WSO2 Products. A successful XXE attack could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to: * Read sensitive files from the server’s filesystem. * Perform denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, which can render the affected service unavailable.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability71. percentile1.3%
ProductWso2 Api Manager
PublishedMay 5, 2025
First seenMay 5, 2025
Weakness typeCWE-611XML external entity (XXE)
How to fix
Update
- org.wso2.am:am-distribution-parent2.1.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wso2 api_manager | v ≤ 2.0.0 | — |
| org.wso2.am:am-distribution-parentMaven | v < 2.1.0 | 2.1.0 |
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