How severe is CVE-2019-14257?

CVE-2019-14257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-14257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14257?

CVE-2019-14257 affects Zenoss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14257?

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-2019-14257 published?

CVE-2019-14257 was published on 2019-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14257

CVE-2019-14257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zenoss with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Zenoss
Published: 2019-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

pyraw in Zenoss 2.5.3 allows local privilege escalation by modifying environment variables to redirect execution before privileges are dropped, aka ZEN-31765.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14257?: pyraw in Zenoss 2.5.3 allows local privilege escalation by modifying environment variables to redirect execution before privileges are dropped, aka ZEN-31765.
How severe is CVE-2019-14257?: CVE-2019-14257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-14257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14257?: CVE-2019-14257 affects Zenoss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14257?: 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-2019-14257 published?: CVE-2019-14257 was published on 2019-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zenoss:zenoss:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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