Tableau Server XML Data xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Tableau Server. This affects an unknown function of the component XML Data Handler. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-15637. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Tableau Server (affected version unknown). This affects an unknown functionality of the component XML Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Numerous Tableau products are vulnerable to XXE via a malicious workbook, extension, or data source, leading to information disclosure or a DoS. This affects Tableau Server, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Reader, and Tableau Public Desktop.

The weakness was released 08/26/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-15637 since 08/26/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed by Jarad Kopf in Python and been published 1 days after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Exploit-DB (47308). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Jarad Kopf
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/26/2019 🔍
08/26/2019 +0 days 🔍
08/27/2019 +1 days 🔍
08/27/2019 +0 days 🔍
08/02/2025 +2167 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 154232
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-15637 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15637
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-140841
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/27/2019 09:05
Updated: 08/02/2025 18:32
Changes: 08/27/2019 09:05 (33), 01/05/2020 13:27 (1), 01/05/2020 13:28 (22), 01/05/2020 13:29 (1), 12/04/2023 13:17 (8), 12/04/2023 13:22 (11), 08/02/2025 18:32 (17)
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Committer: misc
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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