CVE-2019-18213: XML Language Server (aka lsp4xml) before 0.9.1, as used in Red Hat XML Language Support (aka vscode-xml) befor
CVE-2019-18213 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting xml server project, wild web developer, theia xml extension. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
XML Language Server (aka lsp4xml) before 0.9.1, as used in Red Hat XML Language Support (aka vscode-xml) before 0.9.1 for Visual Studio and other products, allows XXE via a crafted XML document, with resultant SSRF (as well as SMB connection initiation that can lead to NetNTLM challenge/response capture for password cracking). This occurs in extensions/contentmodel/participants/diagnostics/LSPXMLParserConfiguration.java.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-611 |
| Published | 2019-10-23 |
| 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-2019-18213?
xml server project: upgrade to 0.9.1; wild web developer: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; theia xml extension: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2019-18213 being exploited?
CVE-2019-18213 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-2019-18213 affect?
CVE-2019-18213 affects xml server project, wild web developer, theia xml extension. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). XML Language Server (aka lsp4xml) before 0.9.1, as used in Red Hat XML Language Support (aka vscode-xml) before 0.9.1 for Visual Studio and other products, allows XXE via a crafted XML document, with resultant SSRF (as well as SMB connectio
How urgent is CVE-2019-18213?
Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference
Software pages
Java vulnerabilities · Visual Studio vulnerabilities
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