How severe is CVE-2019-12791?

CVE-2019-12791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-12791 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12791?

CVE-2019-12791 affects Vestacp Control Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12791?

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-2019-12791 published?

CVE-2019-12791 was published on 2019-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12791

CVE-2019-12791 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vestacp Control Panel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Vestacp Control Panel
Published: 2019-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A directory traversal vulnerability in the v-list-user script in Vesta Control Panel 0.9.8-24 allows remote attackers to escalate from regular registered users to root via the password reset form.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12791?: A directory traversal vulnerability in the v-list-user script in Vesta Control Panel 0.9.8-24 allows remote attackers to escalate from regular registered users to root via the password reset form.
How severe is CVE-2019-12791?: CVE-2019-12791 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-12791 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12791?: CVE-2019-12791 affects Vestacp Control Panel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12791?: 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-2019-12791 published?: CVE-2019-12791 was published on 2019-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vestacp:control_panel:0.9.8-24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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