What is CVE-2019-1010268?

CVE-2019-1010268 is a critical-severity XML external entity injection (XXE) vulnerability in ladon (pip), affecting versions >= 0.6.1, <= 1.0.7. No fixed version is listed yet. An XML parser processes external entity references in untrusted input, causing the server to fetch internal resources or remote URLs.

How severe is CVE-2019-1010268?

CVE-2019-1010268 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of ladon are affected by CVE-2019-1010268?

ladon (pip) versions >= 0.6.1, <= 1.0.7 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-1010268?

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2019-1010268 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.

Is CVE-2019-1010268 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2019-1010268 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2019-1010268 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

CVE-2019-1010268 in ladon

Q: How severe is CVE-2019-1010268?

CVE-2019-1010268 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which versions of ladon are affected by CVE-2019-1010268?

ladon (pip) versions >= 0.6.1, <= 1.0.7 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2019-1010268?

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2019-1010268 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.

Q: Is CVE-2019-1010268 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2019-1010268 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2019-1010268 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-1010268?

No fixed version is listed yet. In the interim: Disable external entity and DTD processing in your XML parser configuration.

Summary

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference in ladon

Ladon since 0.6.1 (since ebef0aae48af78c159b6fce81bc6f5e7e0ddb059) is affected by: XML External Entity (XXE). The impact is: Information Disclosure, reading files and reaching internal network endpoints. The component is: SOAP request handlers. For instance: https://bitbucket.org/jakobsg/ladon/src/42944fc012a3a48214791c120ee5619434505067/src/ladon/interfaces/soap.py#lines-688. The attack vector is: Send a specially crafted SOAP call.

Impact

An XML parser processes external entity references in untrusted input, causing the server to fetch internal resources or remote URLs. Typical impact: local file disclosure, server-side request forgery, or denial of service.

CVE-2019-1010268 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. No fixed version is listed yet, so configuration controls and monitoring matter more in the interim.

Affected versions

ladon (>= 0.6.1, <= 1.0.7)

Security releases

Not available

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

No fixed version is listed for CVE-2019-1010268 yet.

In the interim: Disable external entity and DTD processing in your XML parser configuration.

Kodem Kai can prioritize this vulnerability in your dependency tree and generate a fix recommendation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1010268? CVE-2019-1010268 is a critical-severity XML external entity injection (XXE) vulnerability in ladon (pip), affecting versions >= 0.6.1, <= 1.0.7. No fixed version is listed yet. An XML parser processes external entity references in untrusted input, causing the server to fetch internal resources or remote URLs.
How severe is CVE-2019-1010268? CVE-2019-1010268 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (Critical). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which versions of ladon are affected by CVE-2019-1010268? ladon (pip) versions >= 0.6.1, <= 1.0.7 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2019-1010268? No fixed version is listed for CVE-2019-1010268 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates and apply mitigations in the interim.
Is CVE-2019-1010268 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2019-1010268 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2019-1010268 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1010268? No fixed version is listed yet. In the interim: Disable external entity and DTD processing in your XML parser configuration.