CVE-2018-1000639: LatexDraw version <=4.0 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in SVG parsing functionality that c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2018-1000639?

latexdraw: upgrade to newer than 3.3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2018-1000639 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000639 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2018-1000639 affect?

CVE-2018-1000639 affects latexdraw. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). LatexDraw version <=4.0 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in SVG parsing functionality that can result in disclosure of data, server side request forgery, port scanning, possible rce. This attack appear to be exploitable vi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2018-1000639?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

This month

CRITICAL 9.6UPGRADE

CVE-2018-1000639 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.6) affecting latexdraw. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

LatexDraw version <=4.0 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in SVG parsing functionality that can result in disclosure of data, server side request forgery, port scanning, possible rce. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted SVG file.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.6 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2018-08-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: latexdraw project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-08-20 19:31 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

latexdraw project latexdraw UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.3.9 · 4.0 beta1 · 4.0 beta2

Fixed in: newer than 3.3.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy latexdraw || rpm -q latexdraw || latexdraw --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.3.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade latexdraw

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade latexdraw

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2018-1000639?

latexdraw: upgrade to newer than 3.3.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-1000639 being exploited?

CVE-2018-1000639 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2018-1000639 affect?

CVE-2018-1000639 affects latexdraw. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.6). LatexDraw version <=4.0 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in SVG parsing functionality that can result in disclosure of data, server side request forgery, port scanning, possible rce. This attack appear to be exploitable vi

How urgent is CVE-2018-1000639?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference

References

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