How severe is CVE-2019-10718?

CVE-2019-10718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-10718 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10718?

CVE-2019-10718 affects Dotnetblogengine Blogengine.net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10718?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-10718 published?

CVE-2019-10718 was published on 2019-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10718

CVE-2019-10718 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dotnetblogengine Blogengine.net with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Dotnetblogengine Blogengine.net
Published: 2019-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BlogEngine.NET 3.3.7.0 and earlier allows XML External Entity Blind Injection, related to pingback.axd and BlogEngine.Core/Web/HttpHandlers/PingbackHandler.cs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10718?: BlogEngine.NET 3.3.7.0 and earlier allows XML External Entity Blind Injection, related to pingback.axd and BlogEngine.Core/Web/HttpHandlers/PingbackHandler.cs.
How severe is CVE-2019-10718?: CVE-2019-10718 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-10718 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10718?: CVE-2019-10718 affects Dotnetblogengine Blogengine.net. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10718?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-10718 published?: CVE-2019-10718 was published on 2019-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dotnetblogengine:blogengine.net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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