How severe is CVE-2019-12204?

CVE-2019-12204 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-2019-12204 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12204?

CVE-2019-12204 affects Silverstripe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12204?

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-2019-12204 published?

CVE-2019-12204 was published on 2019-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12204

CVE-2019-12204 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Silverstripe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Silverstripe
Published: 2019-09-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In SilverStripe through 4.3.3, a missing warning about leaving install.php in a public webroot can lead to unauthenticated admin access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12204?: In SilverStripe through 4.3.3, a missing warning about leaving install.php in a public webroot can lead to unauthenticated admin access.
How severe is CVE-2019-12204?: CVE-2019-12204 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-2019-12204 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12204?: CVE-2019-12204 affects Silverstripe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12204?: 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-2019-12204 published?: CVE-2019-12204 was published on 2019-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:silverstripe:silverstripe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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