CVE-2019-18349
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.38%
Last modified
CVE-2019-18349 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HotkeyP through 4.9 r96 allows privilege escalation in the privilege function in Commands.cpp.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HotkeyP through 4.9 r96 allows privilege escalation in the privilege function in Commands.cpp.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hotkeyp Project | Hotkeyp | <= 4.8.3 |
| Hotkeyp Project | Hotkeyp | 4.9 |
References
- https://gist.github.com/matt-thibodeau/8bf16bba4c2a13978ed4e5fd08fbe2c2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/hotkeyp/code/HEAD/tree/trunk/WhatsNew.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/hotkeyp/code/HEAD/tree/trunk/source/Commands.cppThird Party Advisory
- https://gist.github.com/matt-thibodeau/8bf16bba4c2a13978ed4e5fd08fbe2c2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/hotkeyp/code/HEAD/tree/trunk/WhatsNew.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/hotkeyp/code/HEAD/tree/trunk/source/Commands.cppThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-18349?
HotkeyP through 4.9 r96 allows privilege escalation in the privilege function in Commands.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2019-18349?
CVE-2019-18349 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18349?
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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