PatchTheCVECVE-2019-10782: All versions of com.puppycrawl.tools:checkstyle before 8.29 are vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) Inject
CVE-2019-10782 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting checkstyle. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
All versions of com.puppycrawl.tools:checkstyle before 8.29 are vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) Injection due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-9658.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.3 (Medium) |
| 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-611 |
| Published | 2020-01-30 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2019-10782?
checkstyle: upgrade to 8.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-10782 being exploited?
CVE-2019-10782 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-2019-10782 affect?
CVE-2019-10782 affects checkstyle. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). All versions of com.puppycrawl.tools:checkstyle before 8.29 are vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) Injection due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-9658.
How urgent is CVE-2019-10782?
Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action