CVE-2019-17393

Name: CVE-2019-17393
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-18T17:15:10.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17393 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Customer's Tomedo Server in Version 1.7.3 communicates to the Vendor Tomedo Server via HTTP (in cleartext) that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. Basic authentication is used for the authentication, making it possible to base64 decode the sniffed credentials and discover the username and password.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Customer's Tomedo Server in Version 1.7.3 communicates to the Vendor Tomedo Server via HTTP (in cleartext) that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. Basic authentication is used for the authentication, making it possible to base64 decode the sniffed credentials and discover the username and password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tomedo	Server	1.7.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154873/Tomedo-Server-1.7.3-Information-Disclosure-Weak-Cryptography.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/33Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154873/Tomedo-Server-1.7.3-Information-Disclosure-Weak-Cryptography.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Oct/33Mailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17393?

How severe is CVE-2019-17393?

CVE-2019-17393 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17393?

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