How severe is CVE-2019-1010100?

CVE-2019-1010100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-1010100 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1010100?

CVE-2019-1010100 affects Akeo Rufus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1010100?

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-2019-1010100 published?

CVE-2019-1010100 was published on 2019-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1010100

CVE-2019-1010100 is a high-severity vulnerability in Akeo Rufus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Akeo Rufus
Published: 2019-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Akeo Consulting Rufus 3.0 and earlier is affected by: DLL search order hijacking. The impact is: Arbitrary code execution WITH escalation of privilege. The component is: Executable installers, portable executables (ALL executables on the web site). The attack vector is: CAPEC-471, CWE-426, CWE-427.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1010100?: Akeo Consulting Rufus 3.0 and earlier is affected by: DLL search order hijacking. The impact is: Arbitrary code execution WITH escalation of privilege. The component is: Executable installers, portable executables (ALL executables on the web site). The attack vector is: CAPEC-471, CWE-426, CWE-427.
How severe is CVE-2019-1010100?: CVE-2019-1010100 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-1010100 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1010100?: CVE-2019-1010100 affects Akeo Rufus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1010100?: 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-2019-1010100 published?: CVE-2019-1010100 was published on 2019-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q2/146

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:akeo:rufus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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