CVE-2019-18915

Name: CVE-2019-18915
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-13T00:15:11.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18915 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A potential security vulnerability has been identified with certain versions of HP System Event Utility prior to version 1.4.33. This vulnerability may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HP System Event Utility system service.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified with certain versions of HP System Event Utility prior to version 1.4.33. This vulnerability may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code via an HP System Event Utility system service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-428

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	System Event Utility	< 1.4.33

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/8Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06559359Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Feb/8Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06559359Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18915?

How severe is CVE-2019-18915?

CVE-2019-18915 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18915?

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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Source: NVD / NIST