What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-15720?

CVE-2019-15720 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-15720?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-15720. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Backup CVE-2019-15720

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2019-08-28 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Backup

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

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:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 28, 2019 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

CloudBerry Backup v6.1.2.34 allows local privilege escalation via a Pre or Post backup action. With only user-level access, a user can modify the backup plan and add a Pre backup action script that executes on behalf of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM.

AnalysisAI

CloudBerry Backup v6.1.2.34 allows local privilege escalation via a Pre or Post backup action. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. CloudBerry Backup v6.1.2.34 allows local privilege escalation via a Pre or Post backup action. With only user-level access, a user can modify the backup plan and add a Pre backup action script that executes on behalf of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. Affected products include: Cloudberrylab Backup.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.