CVE-2019-1754

Name: CVE-2019-1754
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-28T01:29:00.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1754 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the authorization subsystem of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated but unprivileged (level 1), remote attacker to run privileged Cisco IOS commands by using the web UI. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user privileges of web UI users. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the authorization subsystem of Cisco IOS XE Software could allow an authenticated but unprivileged (level 1), remote attacker to run privileged Cisco IOS commands by using the web UI. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of user privileges of web UI users. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by submitting a malicious payload to a specific endpoint in the web UI. A successful exploit could allow the lower-privileged attacker to execute arbitrary commands with higher privileges on the affected device.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.47%

87.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios Xe	3.2.0ja
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.7.1
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.7.1a
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.7.1b
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.8.1
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.8.1a
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.8.1b
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.8.1c
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.8.1d
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.8.1e
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.8.1s
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.8.2
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.9.1b
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.9.1c
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.9.1d
Cisco	Ios Xe	16.9.1s

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107590Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190327-iosxe-privescPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107590Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190327-iosxe-privescPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 28, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1754?

How severe is CVE-2019-1754?

CVE-2019-1754 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1754?

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