CVE-2019-1010017: libnmap < v0.6.3 is affected by: XML Injection

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-1010017?

libnmap: upgrade to 0.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-1010017 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1010017 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-2019-1010017 affect?

CVE-2019-1010017 affects libnmap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). libnmap < v0.6.3 is affected by: XML Injection. The impact is: Denial of service (DoS) by consuming resources. The component is: XML Parsing. The attack vector is: Specially crafted XML payload.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-1010017?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-1010017 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting libnmap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libnmap < v0.6.3 is affected by: XML Injection. The impact is: Denial of service (DoS) by consuming resources. The component is: XML Parsing. The attack vector is: Specially crafted XML payload.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-91
Published	2019-07-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): DWF · Vendor: libnmap

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-07-15 03:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libnmap libnmap UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.6.3

Fixed in: 0.6.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libnmap

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-2019-1010017?

libnmap: upgrade to 0.6.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-1010017 being exploited?

CVE-2019-1010017 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-2019-1010017 affect?

CVE-2019-1010017 affects libnmap. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). libnmap < v0.6.3 is affected by: XML Injection. The impact is: Denial of service (DoS) by consuming resources. The component is: XML Parsing. The attack vector is: Specially crafted XML payload.

How urgent is CVE-2019-1010017?

Priority 55/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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