How severe is CVE-2019-1079?

CVE-2019-1079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-1079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1079?

CVE-2019-1079 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1079?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-1079 published?

CVE-2019-1079 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1079

CVE-2019-1079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio
Published: 2019-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Visual Studio improperly parses XML input in certain settings files, aka 'Visual Studio Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1079?: An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Visual Studio improperly parses XML input in certain settings files, aka 'Visual Studio Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-1079?: CVE-2019-1079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-1079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1079?: CVE-2019-1079 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-1079 published?: CVE-2019-1079 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1079

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2010:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2012:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2013:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio:2015:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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