CVE-2019-7306

Name: CVE-2019-7306
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-04-17T02:15:11.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-7306 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Byobu Apport hook may disclose sensitive information since it automatically uploads the local user's .screenrc which may contain private hostnames, usernames and passwords. This issue affects: byobu. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Byobu Apport hook may disclose sensitive information since it automatically uploads the local user's .screenrc which may contain private hostnames, usernames and passwords. This issue affects: byobu

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.62%

73.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-552

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Byobu	Byobu	All versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	19.04

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/byobu/+bug/1827202Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-7306Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/byobu/+bug/1827202Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-7306Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-7306?

Byobu Apport hook may disclose sensitive information since it automatically uploads the local user's .screenrc which may contain private hostnames, usernames and passwords. This issue affects: byobu

How severe is CVE-2019-7306?

CVE-2019-7306 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7306?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-7306?

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Source: NVD / NIST