CVE-2019-9875

Name: CVE-2019-9875
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-31T21:29:06.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 14.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9875 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Deserialization of Untrusted Data in the anti CSRF module in Sitecore through 9.1 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a serialized .NET object in an HTTP POST parameter.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 14.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Deserialization of Untrusted Data in the anti CSRF module in Sitecore through 9.1 allows an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a serialized .NET object in an HTTP POST parameter.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

14.15%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 16, 2025.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sitecore	Cms	<= 9.1

References

https://dev.sitecore.net/Downloads.aspxProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/blog.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/ressources/advisories/Sitecore_CSRF_deserialize_RCE.pdfExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://dev.sitecore.net/Downloads.aspxProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/blog.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.synacktiv.com/ressources/advisories/Sitecore_CSRF_deserialize_RCE.pdfExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-9875US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9875?

How severe is CVE-2019-9875?

CVE-2019-9875 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9875?

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