What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-19954?

CVE-2019-19954 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-19954?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-19954. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2019-19954?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2019-19954. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Signal Desktop CVE-2019-19954

HIGH

Uncontrolled Search Path Element (CWE-427)

2019-12-24 cve@mitre.org

Microsoft Information Disclosure Signal Desktop

7.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.3 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 24, 2019 - 15:15 nvd

HIGH 7.3

DescriptionNVD

Signal Desktop before 1.29.1 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges by creating a Trojan horse %SYSTEMDRIVE%\node_modules\.bin\wmic.exe file.

AnalysisAI

Signal Desktop before 1.29.1 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges by creating a Trojan horse %SYSTEMDRIVE%\node_modules\.bin\wmic.exe file. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427. Signal Desktop before 1.29.1 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges by creating a Trojan horse %SYSTEMDRIVE%\node_modules\.bin\wmic.exe file. Affected products include: Signal Signal-Desktop. Version information: before 1.29.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.