CVE-2019-12154: XXE in the XML parser library in RealObjects PDFreactor before 10.1.10722 allows attackers to supply malicious

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-12154?

pdfreactor: upgrade to 10.1.10722. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-12154 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12154 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-2019-12154 affect?

CVE-2019-12154 affects pdfreactor. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). XXE in the XML parser library in RealObjects PDFreactor before 10.1.10722 allows attackers to supply malicious XML content in externally referenced resources, leading to disclosure of local file contents and/or denial of service conditions.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-12154?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.1REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-12154 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting pdfreactor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XXE in the XML parser library in RealObjects PDFreactor before 10.1.10722 allows attackers to supply malicious XML content in externally referenced resources, leading to disclosure of local file contents and/or denial of service conditions.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.1 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2019-06-11
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: realobjects

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-06-11 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

realobjects pdfreactor UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.1.10722

Fixed in: 10.1.10722

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 10.1.10722 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pdfreactor

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-2019-12154?

pdfreactor: upgrade to 10.1.10722. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-12154 being exploited?

CVE-2019-12154 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-2019-12154 affect?

CVE-2019-12154 affects pdfreactor. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). XXE in the XML parser library in RealObjects PDFreactor before 10.1.10722 allows attackers to supply malicious XML content in externally referenced resources, leading to disclosure of local file contents and/or denial of service conditions.

How urgent is CVE-2019-12154?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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