How severe is CVE-2019-14258?

CVE-2019-14258 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-14258 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14258?

CVE-2019-14258 affects Zenoss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14258?

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-2019-14258 published?

CVE-2019-14258 was published on 2019-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14258

CVE-2019-14258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zenoss 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Zenoss
Published: 2019-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The XML-RPC subsystem in Zenoss 2.5.3 allows XXE attacks that lead to unauthenticated information disclosure via port 9988.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14258?: The XML-RPC subsystem in Zenoss 2.5.3 allows XXE attacks that lead to unauthenticated information disclosure via port 9988.
How severe is CVE-2019-14258?: CVE-2019-14258 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-14258 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14258?: CVE-2019-14258 affects Zenoss. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14258?: 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-2019-14258 published?: CVE-2019-14258 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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