How severe is CVE-2019-10973?

CVE-2019-10973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-10973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-10973?

CVE-2019-10973 affects Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-10973?

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-2019-10973 published?

CVE-2019-10973 was published on 2019-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-10973

CVE-2019-10973 is a high-severity vulnerability in Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance
Published: 2019-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Quest KACE, all versions prior to version 8.0.x, 8.1.x, and 9.0.x, allows unintentional access to the appliance leveraging functions of the troubleshooting tools located in the administrator user interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-10973?: Quest KACE, all versions prior to version 8.0.x, 8.1.x, and 9.0.x, allows unintentional access to the appliance leveraging functions of the troubleshooting tools located in the administrator user interface.
How severe is CVE-2019-10973?: CVE-2019-10973 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-10973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-10973?: CVE-2019-10973 affects Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-10973?: 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-2019-10973 published?: CVE-2019-10973 was published on 2019-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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