CVE-2019-19355

Name: CVE-2019-19355
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-18T17:15:11.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19355 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 openshift/ocp-release-operator-sdk. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the openshift/ocp-release-operator-sdk. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges. This CVE is specific to the openshift/ansible-operator-container as shipped in Openshift 4.

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

0.24%

15.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openshift	4.0

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-19355Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-19355Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19355?

How severe is CVE-2019-19355?

CVE-2019-19355 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19355?

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