CVE-2019-13314

Name: CVE-2019-13314
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-07-05T14:15:11.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-13314 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. virt-bootstrap 1.1.0 allows local users to discover a root password by listing a process, because this password may be present in the --root-password option to virt_bootstrap.py.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

virt-bootstrap 1.1.0 allows local users to discover a root password by listing a process, because this password may be present in the --root-password option to virt_bootstrap.py.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Virt-Bootstrap	1.1.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00080.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00026.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/08/3Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/virt-manager/virt-bootstrap/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D2PQSLGSTPVQ5WQ4DDKFV4I262JIFXY6/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YKMQLYAHCDIE5TBXWDNBG7554KWI5QT3/
https://www.redhat.com/archives/virt-tools-list/2019-July/msg00043.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00080.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00026.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/07/08/3Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/virt-manager/virt-bootstrap/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/D2PQSLGSTPVQ5WQ4DDKFV4I262JIFXY6/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YKMQLYAHCDIE5TBXWDNBG7554KWI5QT3/
https://www.redhat.com/archives/virt-tools-list/2019-July/msg00043.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-13314?

virt-bootstrap 1.1.0 allows local users to discover a root password by listing a process, because this password may be present in the --root-password option to virt_bootstrap.py.

How severe is CVE-2019-13314?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-13314 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-13314?

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-2019-13314?

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Source: NVD / NIST