How severe is CVE-2019-12959?

CVE-2019-12959 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-2019-12959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-12959?

CVE-2019-12959 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-12959?

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-2019-12959 published?

CVE-2019-12959 was published on 2019-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-12959

CVE-2019-12959 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer
Published: 2019-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) exists in Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer 6.2.0 and before for the ClientUtilServlet servlet via a URL in a parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12959?: Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) exists in Zoho ManageEngine AssetExplorer 6.2.0 and before for the ClientUtilServlet servlet via a URL in a parameter.
How severe is CVE-2019-12959?: CVE-2019-12959 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-2019-12959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-12959?: CVE-2019-12959 affects Zohocorp Manageengine Assetexplorer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-12959?: 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-2019-12959 published?: CVE-2019-12959 was published on 2019-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://excellium-services.com/cert-xlm-advisory/cve-2019-12959/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:manageengine_assetexplorer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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