CVE-2019-19031: Easy XML Editor through v1.7.8 is affected by: XML External Entity Injection

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-19031?

easy xml editor: upgrade to newer than 1.7.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-19031 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19031 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-2019-19031 affect?

CVE-2019-19031 affects easy xml editor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Easy XML Editor through v1.7.8 is affected by: XML External Entity Injection. The impact is: Arbitrary File Read and DoS by consuming resources. The component is: XML Parsing. The attack vector is: Specially crafted XML payload.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-19031?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2019-19031 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting easy xml editor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Easy XML Editor through v1.7.8 is affected by: XML External Entity Injection. The impact is: Arbitrary File Read and DoS by consuming resources. The component is: XML Parsing. The attack vector is: Specially crafted XML payload.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	5.2% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2019-12-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: edit-xml

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-12-30 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

edit-xml easy xml editor UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.8

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy easy-xml-editor || rpm -q easy-xml-editor || easy-xml-editor --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade easy-xml-editor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade easy-xml-editor

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Easy XML Editor 1.7.8 - XML External Entity Injection

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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-2019-19031?

easy xml editor: upgrade to newer than 1.7.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-19031 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19031 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-2019-19031 affect?

CVE-2019-19031 affects easy xml editor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Easy XML Editor through v1.7.8 is affected by: XML External Entity Injection. The impact is: Arbitrary File Read and DoS by consuming resources. The component is: XML Parsing. The attack vector is: Specially crafted XML payload.

How urgent is CVE-2019-19031?

Priority 56/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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