CVE-2019-18909
HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 2.18%
Last modified
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/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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