How severe is CVE-2019-15637?

CVE-2019-15637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-15637 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15637?

CVE-2019-15637 primarily affects Tableau Tableau Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15637?

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-2019-15637 published?

CVE-2019-15637 was published on 2019-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15637

CVE-2019-15637 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tableau Tableau Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Tableau Tableau Server
Published: 2019-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Numerous Tableau products are vulnerable to XXE via a malicious workbook, extension, or data source, leading to information disclosure or a DoS. This affects Tableau Server, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Reader, and Tableau Public Desktop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15637?: Numerous Tableau products are vulnerable to XXE via a malicious workbook, extension, or data source, leading to information disclosure or a DoS. This affects Tableau Server, Tableau Desktop, Tableau Reader, and Tableau Public Desktop.
How severe is CVE-2019-15637?: CVE-2019-15637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-15637 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15637?: CVE-2019-15637 primarily affects Tableau Tableau Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15637?: 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-2019-15637 published?: CVE-2019-15637 was published on 2019-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:tableau:tableau_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tableau:tableau_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tableau:tableau_reader:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tableau:tableau_public_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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