CVE-2019-14924
CVE-2019-14924 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gcdwebserver Project Gcdwebserver 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Gcdwebserver Project Gcdwebserver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in GCDWebServer before 3.5.3. The method moveItem in the GCDWebUploader class checks the FileExtension of newAbsolutePath but not oldAbsolutePath. By leveraging this vulnerability, an adversary can make an inaccessible file be available (the credential of the app, for instance).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-14924?
- An issue was discovered in GCDWebServer before 3.5.3. The method moveItem in the GCDWebUploader class checks the FileExtension of newAbsolutePath but not oldAbsolutePath. By leveraging this vulnerability, an adversary can make an inaccessible file be available (the credential of the app, for instance).
- How severe is CVE-2019-14924?
- CVE-2019-14924 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-2019-14924 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-14924?
- CVE-2019-14924 affects Gcdwebserver Project Gcdwebserver. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-14924?
- 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-2019-14924 published?
- CVE-2019-14924 was published on 2019-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/swisspol/GCDWebServer/commit/02738433bf2e1b820ef48f04edd15df304081802
- https://github.com/swisspol/GCDWebServer/compare/3.5.2...3.5.3
- https://github.com/swisspol/GCDWebServer/issues/433
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:gcdwebserver_project:gcdwebserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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