CVE-2019-12091

Name: CVE-2019-12091
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-09-26T16:15:11.003+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-12091 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Netskope client service, v57 before 57.2.0.219 and v60 before 60.2.0.214, running with NT\SYSTEM privilege, accepts network connections from localhost. The connection handling function in this service suffers from command injection vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Netskope client service, v57 before 57.2.0.219 and v60 before 60.2.0.214, running with NT\SYSTEM privilege, accepts network connections from localhost. The connection handling function in this service suffers from command injection vulnerability. Local users can use this vulnerability to execute code with NT\SYSTEM privilege.

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

0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netskope	Netskope	>= 57, < 57.2.0.219
Netskope	Netskope	>= 60, < 60.2.0.214

References

https://airbus-seclab.github.io/advisories/netskope.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://support.netskope.com/hc/article_attachments/360033003553/Sprint_62_Release_Notes.pdfPermissions Required, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.netskope.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014589894-Netskope-ClientPermissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://airbus-seclab.github.io/advisories/netskope.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://support.netskope.com/hc/article_attachments/360033003553/Sprint_62_Release_Notes.pdfPermissions Required, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.netskope.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014589894-Netskope-ClientPermissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-12091?

How severe is CVE-2019-12091?

CVE-2019-12091 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12091?

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