What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-8954?

CVE-2019-8954 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2019-8954?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2019-8954. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.7%.

Indexhibit CVE-2019-8954

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2019-02-20 cve@mitre.org

RCE Indexhibit

8.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 20, 2019 - 17:29 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

In Indexhibit 2.1.5, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the v parameter (in conjunction with the id parameter) in a upd_jxcode=true action to the ndxzstudio/?a=system URI.

AnalysisAI

In Indexhibit 2.1.5, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the v parameter (in conjunction with the id parameter) in a upd_jxcode=true action to the ndxzstudio/?a=system URI. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. In Indexhibit 2.1.5, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the v parameter (in conjunction with the id parameter) in a upd_jxcode=true action to the ndxzstudio/?a=system URI. Affected products include: Indexhibit.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.