CVE-2019-0226
CVE-2019-0226 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Karaf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Apache Karaf
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Apache Karaf Config service provides a install method (via service or MBean) that could be used to travel in any directory and overwrite existing file. The vulnerability is low if the Karaf process user has limited permission on the filesystem. Any Apache Karaf version before 4.2.5 is impacted. User should upgrade to Apache Karaf 4.2.5 or later.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-0226?
- Apache Karaf Config service provides a install method (via service or MBean) that could be used to travel in any directory and overwrite existing file. The vulnerability is low if the Karaf process user has limited permission on the filesystem. Any Apache Karaf version before 4.2.5 is impacted. User should upgrade to Apache Karaf 4.2.5 or later.
- How severe is CVE-2019-0226?
- CVE-2019-0226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-0226 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-0226?
- CVE-2019-0226 affects Apache Karaf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-0226?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-0226 published?
- CVE-2019-0226 was published on 2019-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/1baa6f1df0e95fb1cd679067117354af2ab4423277d9a0ff6e8bf790%40%3Cdev.karaf.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r218c7e017af0a860ae21bf7ab77520fd2070c8f52db680eeec03a266%40%3Ccommits.karaf.apache.org%3E
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:karaf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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