CVE-2018-19244 json
An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in the Charles 4.2.7 import/export setup option.
published 2018-11-13 7 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2018-10953
- cvss
- 8.6
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability exists in the Charles 4.2.7 import/export setup option. If a user imports a "Charles Settings.xml" file from an attacker, an intranet network may be accessed and information may be leaked.
Exploit prediction
2.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- whitehatck01.blogspot.com https://whitehatck01.blogspot.com/2018/11/charles-427-xml-external-entity.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.6 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
-
whitehatck01.blogspot.com
/2018/11/charles-427-xml-external-entity.html
exploit, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-19244
- NVD CVE-2018-19244
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