CVE-2019-18847

Name: CVE-2019-18847
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-08-26T14:15:10.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18847 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Enterprise Access Client Auto-Updater allows for Remote Code Execution prior to version 2.0.1.. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Enterprise Access Client Auto-Updater allows for Remote Code Execution prior to version 2.0.1.

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

2.27%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Akamai	Enterprise Application Access	< 2.0.1

References

https://blogs.akamai.com/2020/08/enterprise-application-access-client-eaa-vulnerability-cve-2019-18847.htmlVendor Advisory
https://blogs.akamai.com/sitr/Vendor Advisory
https://blogs.akamai.com/2020/08/enterprise-application-access-client-eaa-vulnerability-cve-2019-18847.htmlVendor Advisory
https://blogs.akamai.com/sitr/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18847?

Enterprise Access Client Auto-Updater allows for Remote Code Execution prior to version 2.0.1.

How severe is CVE-2019-18847?

CVE-2019-18847 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18847?

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-2019-18847?

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Source: NVD / NIST