CVE-2019-11073

Name: CVE-2019-11073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-16T19:15:11.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 6.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11073 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in PRTG Network Monitor before 19.4.54.1506 that allows attackers to execute code due to insufficient sanitization when passing arguments to the HttpTransactionSensor.exe binary. In order to exploit the vulnerability, remote authenticated administrators need to create a new HTTP Transaction Sensor and set specific settings when the sensor is executed.. EPSS estimates a 6.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in PRTG Network Monitor before 19.4.54.1506 that allows attackers to execute code due to insufficient sanitization when passing arguments to the HttpTransactionSensor.exe binary. In order to exploit the vulnerability, remote authenticated administrators need to create a new HTTP Transaction Sensor and set specific settings when the sensor is executed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

6.25%

92.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paessler	Prtg Network Monitor	< 19.4.54.1506

References

https://sensepost.com/blog/2019/being-stubborn-pays-off-pt.-1-cve-2018-19204/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Warnmeldungen/DE/CB/2019/11/warnmeldung_cb-k19-1019.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.paessler.com/prtg/history/stableRelease Notes
https://sensepost.com/blog/2019/being-stubborn-pays-off-pt.-1-cve-2018-19204/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.bsi.bund.de/SharedDocs/Warnmeldungen/DE/CB/2019/11/warnmeldung_cb-k19-1019.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.paessler.com/prtg/history/stableRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Mar 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11073?

How severe is CVE-2019-11073?

CVE-2019-11073 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11073?

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