How severe is CVE-2019-0757?

CVE-2019-0757 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-0757 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-0757?

CVE-2019-0757 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0757?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-0757 published?

CVE-2019-0757 was published on 2019-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-0757

CVE-2019-0757 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Published: 2019-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A tampering vulnerability exists in the NuGet Package Manager for Linux and Mac that could allow an authenticated attacker to modify a NuGet package's folder structure, aka 'NuGet Package Manager Tampering Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-0757?: A tampering vulnerability exists in the NuGet Package Manager for Linux and Mac that could allow an authenticated attacker to modify a NuGet package's folder structure, aka 'NuGet Package Manager Tampering Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-0757?: CVE-2019-0757 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-0757 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-0757?: CVE-2019-0757 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0757?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-0757 published?: CVE-2019-0757 was published on 2019-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2017:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nuget:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nuget:4.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nuget:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nuget:4.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nuget:4.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nuget:4.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:nuget:4.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mono-project:mono_framework:5.18.0.223:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mono-project:mono_framework:5.20.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_core_sdk:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_core_sdk:2.1.500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_core_sdk:2.2.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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