How severe is CVE-2019-1351?

CVE-2019-1351 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-2019-1351 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1351?

CVE-2019-1351 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1351?

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-2019-1351 published?

CVE-2019-1351 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1351

CVE-2019-1351 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 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-706.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-706
Affected product: Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Published: 2020-01-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A tampering vulnerability exists when Git for Visual Studio improperly handles virtual drive paths, aka 'Git for Visual Studio Tampering Vulnerability'.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1351?: A tampering vulnerability exists when Git for Visual Studio improperly handles virtual drive paths, aka 'Git for Visual Studio Tampering Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-1351?: CVE-2019-1351 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-2019-1351 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1351?: CVE-2019-1351 primarily affects Microsoft Visual Studio 2017. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1351?: 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-2019-1351 published?: CVE-2019-1351 was published on 2020-01-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:visual_studio_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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