CVE-2019-18909

Name: CVE-2019-18909
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-22T22:15:11.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 2.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18909 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. The VPN software within HP ThinPro does not safely handle user supplied input, which may be leveraged by an attacker to inject commands that will execute with root privileges.. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The VPN software within HP ThinPro does not safely handle user supplied input, which may be leveraged by an attacker to inject commands that will execute with root privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.18%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Thinpro	6.2
Hp	Thinpro	6.2.1
Hp	Thinpro	7.0
Hp	Thinpro	7.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156907/HP-ThinPro-6.x-7.x-Citrix-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/39Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06509350Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156907/HP-ThinPro-6.x-7.x-Citrix-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Mar/39Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06509350Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18909?

The VPN software within HP ThinPro does not safely handle user supplied input, which may be leveraged by an attacker to inject commands that will execute with root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2019-18909?

CVE-2019-18909 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18909?

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-2019-18909?

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Source: NVD / NIST