CVE-2019-1794

Name: CVE-2019-1794
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-04-18T01:29:02.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.1/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-1794 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in the search path processing of Cisco Directory Connector could allow an authenticated, local attacker to load a binary of their choosing. The vulnerability is due to uncontrolled search path elements. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the search path processing of Cisco Directory Connector could allow an authenticated, local attacker to load a binary of their choosing. The vulnerability is due to uncontrolled search path elements. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a binary of their choosing earlier in the search path utilized by Cisco Directory Connector to locate and load required resources.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Meeting Server	2.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108032Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190417-cdc-hijackVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108032Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190417-cdc-hijackVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-1794?

How severe is CVE-2019-1794?

CVE-2019-1794 has a CVSS score of 5.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1794?

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Source: NVD / NIST