CVE-2019-19017
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.13%
Last modified
CVE-2019-19017 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in TitanHQ WebTitan before 5.18. The appliance has a hard-coded root password set during installation. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in TitanHQ WebTitan before 5.18. The appliance has a hard-coded root password set during installation. An attacker could utilize this to gain root privileges on the system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Titanhq | Webtitan | < 5.18 |
References
- https://write-up.github.io/webtitan/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.webtitan.com/resources/product-updates/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://write-up.github.io/webtitan/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.webtitan.com/resources/product-updates/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-19017?
An issue was discovered in TitanHQ WebTitan before 5.18. The appliance has a hard-coded root password set during installation. An attacker could utilize this to gain root privileges on the system.
How severe is CVE-2019-19017?
CVE-2019-19017 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19017?
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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