How severe is CVE-2019-0207?

CVE-2019-0207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-0207 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0207?

CVE-2019-0207 affects Apache Tapestry. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0207?

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-2019-0207 published?

CVE-2019-0207 was published on 2019-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0207

CVE-2019-0207 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Tapestry with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Apache Tapestry
Published: 2019-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tapestry processes assets `/assets/ctx` using classes chain `StaticFilesFilter -> AssetDispatcher -> ContextResource`, which doesn't filter the character `\`, so attacker can perform a path traversal attack to read any files on Windows platform.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0207?: Tapestry processes assets `/assets/ctx` using classes chain `StaticFilesFilter -> AssetDispatcher -> ContextResource`, which doesn't filter the character `\`, so attacker can perform a path traversal attack to read any files on Windows platform.
How severe is CVE-2019-0207?: CVE-2019-0207 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-0207 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0207?: CVE-2019-0207 affects Apache Tapestry. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0207?: 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-2019-0207 published?: CVE-2019-0207 was published on 2019-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:tapestry:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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