Mulesoft · Mulesoft Apikit · CVE-2020-10991
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Mulesoft APIkit versions prior to 1.3.1
**Description**
The issue allows XXE (XML External Entity) attacks due to a problem in the validation process, specifically in the RestXmlSchemaValidator.java file. This could potentially affect a large number of devices worldwide, although the exact number is not specified.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 1.3.1, update to version 1.3.1 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the `validation/RestXmlSchemaValidator.java` component until a patch is available.
Restrict access to XML schema validation to minimize the risk of exploitation.