XXE in Apple macOS
CVE-2019-15637
Numerous Tableau products are vulnerable to XXE via a malicious workbook, extension, or data source, leading to information disclosure or a DoS. This affects Tableau Server, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Reader, and Tableau Public Desktop.
Vulnerability class: XXE (XML External Entity)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.143 (96.5th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 96th percentile — 96.5% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.143 · newest: 0.143 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- community.tableau.com/community/security-bulletins/blog/2019/08/22/important-ad… (Vendor Advisory)
- github.com/minecrater/exploits/blob/master/TableauXXE.py (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/154232/Tableau-XML-Injection.html (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-15637?
- CVE-2019-15637 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple macOS, classified under Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference (XXE). CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2019-08-26.
- How severe is CVE-2019-15637?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2019-15637 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.