How severe is CVE-2019-14278?

CVE-2019-14278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-14278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-14278?

CVE-2019-14278 affects Knowage-suite Knowage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-14278?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-14278 published?

CVE-2019-14278 was published on 2019-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-14278

CVE-2019-14278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Knowage-suite Knowage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Knowage-suite Knowage
Published: 2019-09-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Knowage through 6.1.1, an unauthenticated user can enumerated valid usernames via the ChangePwdServlet page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14278?: In Knowage through 6.1.1, an unauthenticated user can enumerated valid usernames via the ChangePwdServlet page.
How severe is CVE-2019-14278?: CVE-2019-14278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-14278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-14278?: CVE-2019-14278 affects Knowage-suite Knowage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-14278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-14278 published?: CVE-2019-14278 was published on 2019-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://blog.contentsecurity.com.au/knowage-user-enumeration

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:knowage-suite:knowage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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