CVE-2019-5038

Name: CVE-2019-5038
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-20T21:15:13.167+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5038 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the print-tlv command of Weave tool. A specially crafted weave TLV can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, resulting in code execution. EPSS estimates a 2.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable command execution vulnerability exists in the print-tlv command of Weave tool. A specially crafted weave TLV can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, resulting in code execution. An attacker can trigger this vulnerability by convincing the user to open a specially crafted Weave command.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.72%

84.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openweave	Openweave-Core	4.0.2

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0801Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0801Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5038?

How severe is CVE-2019-5038?

CVE-2019-5038 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5038?

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