CVE-2019-17396

Name: CVE-2019-17396
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-15T21:15:10.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17396 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In the PowerSchool Mobile application 1.1.8 for Android, the username and password are stored in the log during authentication, and may be available to attackers via logcat.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the PowerSchool Mobile application 1.1.8 for Android, the username and password are stored in the log during authentication, and may be available to attackers via logcat.

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

1.22%

64.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-532

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Powerschool	Powerschool Mobile	< 1.1.8

References

https://pastebin.com/9VBiRpARPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://pastebin.com/9VBiRpARPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17396?

In the PowerSchool Mobile application 1.1.8 for Android, the username and password are stored in the log during authentication, and may be available to attackers via logcat.

How severe is CVE-2019-17396?

CVE-2019-17396 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17396?

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-2019-17396?

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Source: NVD / NIST