CVE-2019-19585

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 5.67%

Last modified

CVE-2019-19585 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in rConfig 3.9.3. The install script updates the /etc/sudoers file for rconfig specific tasks. EPSS estimates a 5.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in rConfig 3.9.3. The install script updates the /etc/sudoers file for rconfig specific tasks. After an "rConfig specific Apache configuration" update, apache has high privileges for some binaries. This can be exploited by an attacker to bypass local security restrictions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
5.67%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RconfigRconfig3.9.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19585?
An issue was discovered in rConfig 3.9.3. The install script updates the /etc/sudoers file for rconfig specific tasks. After an "rConfig specific Apache configuration" update, apache has high privileges for some binaries. This can be exploited by an attacker to bypass local security restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2019-19585?
CVE-2019-19585 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19585?
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