CVE-2019-13358Opencats XXE
lib/DocumentToText.php in OpenCats before 0.9.4-3 has XXE that allows remote users to read files on the underlying operating system.
Published Jul 5, 2019 · Updated Aug 7, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2019-13358 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Opencats.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Opencats 0.9.4-3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
24%
Higher than 97.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
lib/DocumentToText.php in OpenCats before 0.9.4-3 has XXE that allows remote users to read files on the underlying operating system. The attacker must upload a file in the docx or odt format.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpencatsOpencats | See advisory | 0.9.4-3 |
Patched Releases
Opencats
0.9.4-3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 5, 2019
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-611 Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
lib/DocumentToText.php in OpenCats before 0.9.4-3 has XXE that allows remote users to read files on the underlying operating system.
Affected: Opencats. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Opencats 0.9.4-3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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