How severe is CVE-2019-11270?

CVE-2019-11270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-11270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11270?

CVE-2019-11270 primarily affects Pivotal Software Application Service. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11270?

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-2019-11270 published?

CVE-2019-11270 was published on 2019-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11270

CVE-2019-11270 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Application Service with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Pivotal Software Application Service
Published: 2019-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cloud Foundry UAA versions prior to v73.4.0 contain a vulnerability where a malicious client possessing the 'clients.write' authority or scope can bypass the restrictions imposed on clients created via 'clients.write' and create clients with arbitrary scopes that the creator does not possess.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11270?: Cloud Foundry UAA versions prior to v73.4.0 contain a vulnerability where a malicious client possessing the 'clients.write' authority or scope can bypass the restrictions imposed on clients created via 'clients.write' and create clients with arbitrary scopes that the creator does not possess.
How severe is CVE-2019-11270?: CVE-2019-11270 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-11270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11270?: CVE-2019-11270 primarily affects Pivotal Software Application Service. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11270?: 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-2019-11270 published?: CVE-2019-11270 was published on 2019-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:application_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:cloud_foundry_uaa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:operations_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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