CVE-2019-19374

Name: CVE-2019-19374
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-11T20:15:10.977+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 3.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19374 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in core/assets/form/form_question_types/form_question_type_file_upload/form_question_type_file_upload.inc in Squiz Matrix CMS 5.5.0 prior to 5.5.0.3, 5.5.1 prior to 5.5.1.8, 5.5.2 prior to 5.5.2.4, and 5.5.3 prior to 5.5.3.3 where a user can delete arbitrary files from the server during interaction with the File Upload field type, when a custom form exists. (This is related to an information disclosure issue within the File Upload field type that allows users to view the full path to uploaded files, including the product's web root directory.). EPSS estimates a 3.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in core/assets/form/form_question_types/form_question_type_file_upload/form_question_type_file_upload.inc in Squiz Matrix CMS 5.5.0 prior to 5.5.0.3, 5.5.1 prior to 5.5.1.8, 5.5.2 prior to 5.5.2.4, and 5.5.3 prior to 5.5.3.3 where a user can delete arbitrary files from the server during interaction with the File Upload field type, when a custom form exists. (This is related to an information disclosure issue within the File Upload field type that allows users to view the full path to uploaded files, including the product's web root directory.)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.44%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Squiz	Matrix	>= 5.5.0.0, < 5.5.0.3
Squiz	Matrix	>= 5.5.1.0, < 5.5.1.8
Squiz	Matrix	>= 5.5.2.0, < 5.5.2.4
Squiz	Matrix	>= 5.5.3.0, < 5.5.3.3

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155671/Squiz-Matrix-CMS-5.5.x.x-Code-Execution-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Dec/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://matrix.squiz.net/releases/5.5/5.5.3.3Release Notes
https://zxsecurity.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ZX%20Security%20Advisory%20-%20Squiz%20Matrix%20CMS%20-%20Multiple%20Vulnerabilities.pdfThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155671/Squiz-Matrix-CMS-5.5.x.x-Code-Execution-Information-Disclosure.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Dec/34Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://matrix.squiz.net/releases/5.5/5.5.3.3Release Notes
https://zxsecurity.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ZX%20Security%20Advisory%20-%20Squiz%20Matrix%20CMS%20-%20Multiple%20Vulnerabilities.pdfThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19374?

How severe is CVE-2019-19374?

CVE-2019-19374 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19374?

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