What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-15716?

CVE-2019-15716 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-15716?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-15716. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-15716?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-15716. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Wtf CVE-2019-15716

MEDIUM

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2019-08-28 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Wtf

5.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 28, 2019 - 15:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.5

DescriptionNVD

WTF before 0.19.0 does not set the permissions of config.yml, which might make it easier for local attackers to read passwords or API keys if the permissions were misconfigured or were based on unsafe OS defaults.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276), which allows attackers to access resources due to overly permissive default settings. WTF before 0.19.0 does not set the permissions of config.yml, which might make it easier for local attackers to read passwords or API keys if the permissions were misconfigured or were based on unsafe OS defaults. Affected products include: Wtfutil Wtf. Version information: before 0.19.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Set restrictive default permissions, follow principle of least privilege, review defaults during deployment.