CVE-2018-19244 XML external entity in n/a

High 8.6 Published Updated

An attacker can leak intranet information by tricking a user into importing a malicious XML settings file in Charles Proxy.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-19244?

CVE-2018-19244 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Nov 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-19244?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Charlesproxy Charles.

How do I fix CVE-2018-19244?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-19244 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-19244 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-19244 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7fjr-gm4j-5r6q.

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