CVE-2019-18985

Name: CVE-2019-18985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-15T05:15:12.987+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-18985 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Pimcore before 6.2.2 lacks brute force protection for the 2FA token.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Pimcore before 6.2.2 lacks brute force protection for the 2FA token.

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

1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pimcore	Pimcore	< 6.2.2

References

https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/9f2d075243a8392c114d9a8028858b9faf041e2dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/compare/v6.2.1...v6.2.2Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/commit/9f2d075243a8392c114d9a8028858b9faf041e2dPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/pimcore/pimcore/compare/v6.2.1...v6.2.2Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-18985?

Pimcore before 6.2.2 lacks brute force protection for the 2FA token.

How severe is CVE-2019-18985?

CVE-2019-18985 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18985?

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-2019-18985?

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Source: NVD / NIST