CVE-2019-17605

Name: CVE-2019-17605
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-07T16:15:11.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-17605 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A mass assignment vulnerability in eyecomms eyeCMS through 2019-10-15 allows any candidate to take over another candidate's account (by also exploiting CVE-2019-17604) via a modified candidate id and an additional password parameter. The outcome is that the password of this other candidate is changed.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A mass assignment vulnerability in eyecomms eyeCMS through 2019-10-15 allows any candidate to take over another candidate's account (by also exploiting CVE-2019-17604) via a modified candidate id and an additional password parameter. The outcome is that the password of this other candidate is changed.

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

1.08%

60.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-639

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Eyecomms	Eyecms	<= 2019-10-15

References

http://www.eyecomms.com/Products/eyeCMS.htmlProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://gist.github.com/AhMyth/6d9c5e15d943dd092ccca19fca8d5d37Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.eyecomms.com/Products/eyeCMS.htmlProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://gist.github.com/AhMyth/6d9c5e15d943dd092ccca19fca8d5d37Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17605?

How severe is CVE-2019-17605?

CVE-2019-17605 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-17605?

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