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CVE-2019-14751

UnknownEPSS 5.83%

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CVE-2019-14751 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NLTK Downloader before 3.4.5 is vulnerable to a directory traversal, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in an NLTK package (ZIP archive) that is mishandled during extraction.. EPSS estimates a 5.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NLTK Downloader before 3.4.5 is vulnerable to a directory traversal, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in an NLTK package (ZIP archive) that is mishandled during extraction.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.83%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NltkNltk< 3.4.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-14751?
NLTK Downloader before 3.4.5 is vulnerable to a directory traversal, allowing attackers to write arbitrary files via a ../ (dot dot slash) in an NLTK package (ZIP archive) that is mishandled during extraction.
How severe is CVE-2019-14751?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-14751 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14751?
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