CVE-2019-1000012

Name: CVE-2019-1000012
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-02-04T21:29:01.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1000012 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Hex package manager version 0.14.0 through 0.18.2 contains a Signing oracle vulnerability in Package registry verification that can result in Package modifications not detected, allowing code execution. This attack appears to be exploitable via victim fetches packages from malicious/compromised mirror. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Hex package manager version 0.14.0 through 0.18.2 contains a Signing oracle vulnerability in Package registry verification that can result in Package modifications not detected, allowing code execution. This attack appears to be exploitable via victim fetches packages from malicious/compromised mirror. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 0.19.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hex	Hex	>= 0.14.0, <= 0.18.2

References

https://github.com/hexpm/hex/pull/646Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/hexpm/hex/pull/651Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/hexpm/hex/pull/646Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/hexpm/hex/pull/651Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 4, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1000012?

How severe is CVE-2019-1000012?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-1000012 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1000012?

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