CVE-2019-10679

Name: CVE-2019-10679
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-03T15:15:11.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-10679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Thomson Reuters Eikon 4.0.42144 allows all local users to modify the service executable file because of weak %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Thomson Reuters\Eikon permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Thomson Reuters Eikon 4.0.42144 allows all local users to modify the service executable file because of weak %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Thomson Reuters\Eikon permissions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Thomsonreuters	Eikon	4.0.42144

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158989/Eikon-Thomson-Reuters-4.0.42144-File-Permissions.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/19Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/extensive-file-permissions-on-service-executable-in-eikon-thomson-reuters-cve-2019-10679/Third Party Advisory
https://www.sec-consult.com/en/vulnerability-lab/advisories/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/products-services.htmlVendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158989/Eikon-Thomson-Reuters-4.0.42144-File-Permissions.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Aug/19Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/en/blog/advisories/extensive-file-permissions-on-service-executable-in-eikon-thomson-reuters-cve-2019-10679/Third Party Advisory
https://www.sec-consult.com/en/vulnerability-lab/advisories/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/products-services.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-10679?

Thomson Reuters Eikon 4.0.42144 allows all local users to modify the service executable file because of weak %PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\Thomson Reuters\Eikon permissions.

How severe is CVE-2019-10679?

CVE-2019-10679 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10679?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-10679?

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Source: NVD / NIST