CVE-2019-19353

Name: CVE-2019-19353
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-24T17:15:12.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19353 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the operator-framework/hive as shipped in Red Hat Openshift 4. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the operator-framework/hive as shipped in Red Hat Openshift 4. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.33%

24.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-266

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	4.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/articles/4859371Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1791534Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793279Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/articles/4859371Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1791534Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1793279Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19353?

How severe is CVE-2019-19353?

CVE-2019-19353 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19353?

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