CVE-2019-15637

Name: CVE-2019-15637
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-26T17:15:12.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 14.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15637 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 14.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

14.31%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tableau	Tableau Server	>= 10.5, <= 10.5.18
Tableau	Tableau Server	>= 2018.1, <= 2018.1.15
Tableau	Tableau Server	>= 2018.2, <= 2018.12
Tableau	Tableau Server	>= 2018.3, <= 2018.3.9
Tableau	Tableau Server	>= 2019.1, <= 2019.1.6
Tableau	Tableau Server	>= 2019.2, <= 2019.2.2
Tableau	Tableau Server	>= 10.2, <= 10.2.23
Tableau	Tableau Server	>= 10.3, <= 10.3.23
Tableau	Tableau Server	>= 10.4, <= 10.4.19
Tableau	Tableau Desktop	>= 10.2, <= 10.2.23
Tableau	Tableau Desktop	>= 10.3, <= 10.3.23
Tableau	Tableau Desktop	>= 10.4, <= 10.4.19
Tableau	Tableau Desktop	>= 10.5, <= 10.5.18
Tableau	Tableau Desktop	>= 2018.1, <= 2018.1.15
Tableau	Tableau Desktop	>= 2018.2, <= 2018.2.12
Tableau	Tableau Desktop	>= 2018.3, <= 2018.3.9
Tableau	Tableau Desktop	>= 2019.1, <= 2019.1.6
Tableau	Tableau Desktop	>= 2019.2, <= 2019.2.2
Tableau	Tableau Reader	>= 10.2, <= 10.2.2
Tableau	Tableau Public Desktop	>= 10.2, <= 10.2.2

References

https://community.tableau.com/community/security-bulletins/blog/2019/08/22/important-adv-2019-030-xxe-vulnerability-in-tableau-productsVendor Advisory
https://github.com/minecrater/exploits/blob/master/TableauXXE.pyExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154232/Tableau-XML-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://community.tableau.com/community/security-bulletins/blog/2019/08/22/important-adv-2019-030-xxe-vulnerability-in-tableau-productsVendor Advisory
https://github.com/minecrater/exploits/blob/master/TableauXXE.pyExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154232/Tableau-XML-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15637?

How severe is CVE-2019-15637?

CVE-2019-15637 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15637?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST