CVE-2019-17073

Name: CVE-2019-17073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-01T20:15:11.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17073 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. emlog through 6.0.0beta allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via admin/template.php?action=del&tpl=../ directory traversal.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

emlog through 6.0.0beta allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via admin/template.php?action=del&tpl=../ directory traversal.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.80%

75.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Emlog	Emlog	<= 5.3.1	—
Emlog	Emlog	6.0.0	Beta

References

https://github.com/emlog/emlog/issues/49Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/emlog/emlog/issues/49Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17073?

emlog through 6.0.0beta allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via admin/template.php?action=del&tpl=../ directory traversal.

How severe is CVE-2019-17073?

CVE-2019-17073 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17073?

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-2019-17073?

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Source: NVD / NIST