CVE-2019-11074

Name: CVE-2019-11074
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-17T15:15:12.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 4.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11074 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. A Write to Arbitrary Location in Disk vulnerability exists in PRTG Network Monitor 19.1.49 and below that allows attackers to place files in arbitrary locations with SYSTEM privileges (although not controlling the contents of such files) due to insufficient sanitisation when passing arguments to the phantomjs.exe binary. In order to exploit the vulnerability, remote authenticated administrators need to create a new HTTP Full Web Page Sensor and set specific settings when executing the sensor.. EPSS estimates a 4.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Write to Arbitrary Location in Disk vulnerability exists in PRTG Network Monitor 19.1.49 and below that allows attackers to place files in arbitrary locations with SYSTEM privileges (although not controlling the contents of such files) due to insufficient sanitisation when passing arguments to the phantomjs.exe binary. In order to exploit the vulnerability, remote authenticated administrators need to create a new HTTP Full Web Page Sensor and set specific settings when executing the sensor.

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

4.54%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Paessler	Prtg Network Monitor	<= 19.1.49

References

https://how2itsec.blogspot.com/2019/10/security-fixes-in-prtg-1935152.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://sensepost.com/blog/2019/being-stubborn-pays-off-pt.-1-cve-2018-19204/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.paessler.com/prtg/history/stableRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://how2itsec.blogspot.com/2019/10/security-fixes-in-prtg-1935152.htmlRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://sensepost.com/blog/2019/being-stubborn-pays-off-pt.-1-cve-2018-19204/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.paessler.com/prtg/history/stableRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11074?

How severe is CVE-2019-11074?

CVE-2019-11074 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11074?

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