CVE-2018-19793

CVE-2018-19793 is a high-severity vulnerability in Jiacrontab Project Jiacrontab with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

jiacrontab 1.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the crontab/task/edit?addr=localhost%3a20001 command and args parameters, as demonstrated by command=cat&args=/etc/passwd in the POST data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-19793?
jiacrontab 1.4.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the crontab/task/edit?addr=localhost%3a20001 command and args parameters, as demonstrated by command=cat&args=/etc/passwd in the POST data.
How severe is CVE-2018-19793?
CVE-2018-19793 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-19793 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-19793?
CVE-2018-19793 affects Jiacrontab Project Jiacrontab. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-19793?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-19793 published?
CVE-2018-19793 was published on 2018-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)