CVE-2019-5587

Name: CVE-2019-5587
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-06-04T22:29:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-5587 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Lack of root file system integrity checking in Fortinet FortiOS VM application images all versions below 6.0.5 may allow attacker to implant malicious programs into the installing image by reassembling the image through specific methods.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Lack of root file system integrity checking in Fortinet FortiOS VM application images all versions below 6.0.5 may allow attacker to implant malicious programs into the installing image by reassembling the image through specific methods.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

38.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-345

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fortinet	Fortios	< 6.0.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108628Broken Link
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-017Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108628Broken Link
https://fortiguard.com/advisory/FG-IR-19-017Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 4, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5587?

How severe is CVE-2019-5587?

CVE-2019-5587 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5587?

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