CVE-2019-0555

HIGH

Microsoft XmlDocument - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2019-0555. PoCs published by Google Security Research, kai6u.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit leverages insecure sharing of the XmlDocument class across process boundaries in Windows Runtime, allowing an AppContainer sandboxed application to escape the Edge Content LPAC sandbox via XSLT script execution in the Runtime Broker. The PoC demonstrates privilege escalation by injecting a DLL into the MicrosoftEdgeCP process.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Microsoft XmlDocument class that could allow an attacker to escape from the AppContainer sandbox in the browser, aka "Microsoft XmlDocument Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46185

The exploit leverages insecure sharing of the XmlDocument class across process boundaries in Windows Runtime, allowing an AppContainer sandboxed application to escape the Edge Content LPAC sandbox via XSLT script execution in the Runtime Broker. The PoC demonstrates privilege escalation by injecting a DLL into the MicrosoftEdgeCP process.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows 10 1809 (and likely earlier versions), Microsoft Edge
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a sandboxed Edge process · Ability to inject a DLL into the MicrosoftEdgeCP process
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 5 stars
by kai6u · poc
https://github.com/kai6u/TriBell_Edge_SandBox_Escape

This repository contains a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2019-0555, demonstrating an Edge sandbox escape via insecure XmlDocument sharing across process boundaries using BadgeUpdateManager, TileFlyoutUpdateManager, and ToastNotificationManager.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Edge 44.17763.1.0 on Windows 10 Version 1809
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Windows 10 Version 1809 (OS Build 17763.107) · Microsoft Edge 44.17763.1.0
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46185/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106395

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0243
EPSS Percentile 82.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-862
Status published
Products (14)
microsoft/windows_10
microsoft/windows_10 1607
microsoft/windows_10 1703
microsoft/windows_10 1709
microsoft/windows_10 1803
microsoft/windows_10 1809
microsoft/windows_8.1
microsoft/windows_rt_8.1
microsoft/windows_server_2012
microsoft/windows_server_2012 r2
... and 4 more
Published Jan 08, 2019
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026