How severe is CVE-2019-15017?

CVE-2019-15017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-15017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15017?

CVE-2019-15017 affects Zingbox Inspector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15017?

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-2019-15017 published?

CVE-2019-15017 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15017

CVE-2019-15017 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zingbox Inspector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Zingbox Inspector
Published: 2019-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The SSH service is enabled on the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.294 and earlier, exposing SSH to the local network. When combined with PAN-SA-2019-0027, this can allow an attacker to authenticate to the service using hardcoded credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15017?: The SSH service is enabled on the Zingbox Inspector versions 1.294 and earlier, exposing SSH to the local network. When combined with PAN-SA-2019-0027, this can allow an attacker to authenticate to the service using hardcoded credentials.
How severe is CVE-2019-15017?: CVE-2019-15017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-15017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15017?: CVE-2019-15017 affects Zingbox Inspector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15017?: 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-2019-15017 published?: CVE-2019-15017 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-15017

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:zingbox:inspector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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