How severe is CVE-2019-1072?

CVE-2019-1072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-1072 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1072?

CVE-2019-1072 primarily affects Microsoft Team Foundation Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1072?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-1072 published?

CVE-2019-1072 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1072

CVE-2019-1072 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Team Foundation Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Team Foundation Server
Published: 2019-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server (TFS) improperly handle user input, aka 'Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1072?: A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server (TFS) improperly handle user input, aka 'Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-1072?: CVE-2019-1072 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-1072 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1072?: CVE-2019-1072 primarily affects Microsoft Team Foundation Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1072?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-1072 published?: CVE-2019-1072 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1072

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2010:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2012:4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2013:5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2015:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2017:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2018:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:team_foundation_server:2018:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:azure_devops_server:2019.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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