How severe is CVE-2019-13358?

CVE-2019-13358 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-2019-13358 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-13358?

CVE-2019-13358 affects Opencats. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13358?

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-2019-13358 published?

CVE-2019-13358 was published on 2019-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-13358

CVE-2019-13358 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opencats with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. 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: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Opencats
Published: 2019-07-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-13358?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2019-13358?: CVE-2019-13358 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-2019-13358 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-13358?: CVE-2019-13358 affects Opencats. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-13358?: 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-2019-13358 published?: CVE-2019-13358 was published on 2019-07-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opencats:opencats:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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