CVE-2019-10782Network attack vector

File disclosure via enabled external parameter entities

Published Jan 30, 2020 · Updated Aug 4, 2024

XXE processing in Checkstyle before 8.29 allows remote attackers to read local files through untrusted XML configuration files. XmlLoader configures its SAXParserFactory to disable external DTD loading and general entities but leaves external parameter entities enabled. Exposure requires a service or workflow to process attacker-controlled Checkstyle XML, enabling file disclosure or server-side requests.

CVSS severity5.3
Medium
EPSS probability1.53%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

XXE processing in Checkstyle before 8.29 allows remote attackers to read local files through untrusted XML configuration files. XmlLoader configures its SAXParserFactory to disable external DTD loading and general entities but leaves external parameter entities enabled. Exposure requires a service or workflow to process attacker-controlled Checkstyle XML, enabling file disclosure or server-side requests.

The record

CVE
CVE-2019-10782
Published
Jan 30, 2020
Updated
Aug 4, 2024
Vendor
Checkstyle
Product
Checkstyle
Classifications
CWE-611, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 30, 2020CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 4, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=all versions before 8.29

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Checkstyle · Checkstyleversion=all versions before 8.29

Published CVSS scores

5.3GitHubCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-611Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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