CVE-2019-12736

CVE-2019-12736 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Ktor 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Description

JetBrains Ktor framework before 1.2.0-rc does not sanitize the username provided by the user for the LDAP protocol, leading to command injection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12736?
JetBrains Ktor framework before 1.2.0-rc does not sanitize the username provided by the user for the LDAP protocol, leading to command injection.
How severe is CVE-2019-12736?
CVE-2019-12736 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-2019-12736 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12736?
CVE-2019-12736 affects Jetbrains Ktor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12736?
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-2019-12736 published?
CVE-2019-12736 was published on 2019-10-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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