CVE-2019-9944

Name: CVE-2019-9944
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-17T17:15:10.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-9944 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Open Microscopy Environment OMERO.server 5.0.0 through 5.6.0, the reading of files from imported image filesets may circumvent OMERO permissions restrictions. This occurs because the Bio-Formats feature allows an image file to have embedded pathnames.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Open Microscopy Environment OMERO.server 5.0.0 through 5.6.0, the reading of files from imported image filesets may circumvent OMERO permissions restrictions. This occurs because the Bio-Formats feature allows an image file to have embedded pathnames.

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

1.07%

60.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openmicroscopy	Omero.Server	>= 5.0.0, <= 5.6.0

References

https://www.openmicroscopy.org/security/advisories/2019-SV1/Vendor Advisory
https://www.openmicroscopy.org/security/advisories/2019-SV1/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-9944?

How severe is CVE-2019-9944?

CVE-2019-9944 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9944?

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Source: NVD / NIST