CRITICAL
CVE-2019-13990
CWE-611Published: July 26, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
9.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
initDocumentParser in xml/XMLSchedulingDataProcessor.java in Terracotta Quartz Scheduler through 2.3.0 allows XXE attacks via a job description.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-13990 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Apache1 product(s)
tomee
Atlassian1 product(s)
jira service management
netapp2 product(s)
active iq unified managercloud secure agent
Oracle26 product(s)
apache batik mapviewerbanking enterprise originationsbanking enterprise product manufacturingbanking paymentscommunications ip service activatorcommunications session route managercustomer management and segmentation foundationdocumakerenterprise manager base platformenterprise manager ops centerflexcube investor servicingflexcube private banking+14
softwareag1 product(s)
quartz
Source: NVD CPE · 117 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (34)
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https://github.com/quartz-scheduler/quartz/issues/467Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221028-0002/Third Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.htmlThird Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-13990
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-611
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 26, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-611)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-13990 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.