What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-14521?

CVE-2019-14521 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-14521?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-14521. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-14521?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-14521. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Energy Logserver CVE-2019-14521

HIGH

Path Traversal (CWE-22)

2019-08-05 cve@mitre.org

File Upload Path Traversal Energy Logserver

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 05, 2019 - 12:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

The api/admin/logoupload Logo File upload feature in EMCA Energy Logserver 6.1.2 allows attackers to send any kind of file to any location on the server via path traversal in the filename parameter.

AnalysisAI

The api/admin/logoupload Logo File upload feature in EMCA Energy Logserver 6.1.2 allows attackers to send any kind of file to any location on the server via path traversal in the filename parameter. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Path Traversal (CWE-22), which allows attackers to access files and directories outside the intended path. The api/admin/logoupload Logo File upload feature in EMCA Energy Logserver 6.1.2 allows attackers to send any kind of file to any location on the server via path traversal in the filename parameter. Affected products include: Emca Energy Logserver.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate and canonicalize file paths. Use chroot or sandboxing. Reject input containing path separators or '../' sequences.