CVE-2019-19609

Name: CVE-2019-19609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-12-05T20:15:10.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 54.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-19609 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Strapi framework before 3.0.0-beta.17.8 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in the Install and Uninstall Plugin components of the Admin panel, because it does not sanitize the plugin name, and attackers can inject arbitrary shell commands to be executed by the execa function.. EPSS estimates a 54.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Strapi framework before 3.0.0-beta.17.8 is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in the Install and Uninstall Plugin components of the Admin panel, because it does not sanitize the plugin name, and attackers can inject arbitrary shell commands to be executed by the execa function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

54.08%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Strapi	Strapi	<= 1.6.4	—
Strapi	Strapi	3.0.0	Alpha10.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163940/Strapi-3.0.0-beta.17.7-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163950/Strapi-CMS-3.0.0-beta.17.4-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bittherapy.net/post/strapi-framework-remote-code-execution/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/4636Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163940/Strapi-3.0.0-beta.17.7-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163950/Strapi-CMS-3.0.0-beta.17.4-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bittherapy.net/post/strapi-framework-remote-code-execution/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/strapi/strapi/pull/4636Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-19609?

How severe is CVE-2019-19609?

CVE-2019-19609 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 54.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19609?

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