CVE-2019-9889

Name: CVE-2019-9889
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-21T16:01:17.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9889 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Vanilla before 2.6.4, a flaw exists within the getSingleIndex function of the AddonManager class. The issue results in a require call using a crafted type value, leading to Directory Traversal with File Inclusion. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Vanilla before 2.6.4, a flaw exists within the getSingleIndex function of the AddonManager class. The issue results in a require call using a crafted type value, leading to Directory Traversal with File Inclusion. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the web server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.43%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vanillaforums	Vanilla	< 2.6.4

References

https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/compare/b043ae8...9f12b22Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/pull/7840Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/411140Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/compare/b043ae8...9f12b22Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/vanilla/vanilla/pull/7840Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/411140Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9889?

How severe is CVE-2019-9889?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-9889 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9889?

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