CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2018-19244

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference

Published: Nov 13, 2018 | Modified: Nov 21, 2024
CVSS 3.x
8.6
HIGH
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.x
5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu
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An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in the Charles 4.2.7 import/export setup option. If a user imports a Charles Settings.xml file from an attacker, an intranet network may be accessed and information may be leaked.

Weakness

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.

Affected Software

NameVendorStart VersionEnd Version
CharlesCharlesproxy4.2.7 (including)4.2.7 (including)

Potential Mitigations

References