How severe is CVE-2019-15023?

CVE-2019-15023 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-2019-15023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15023?

CVE-2019-15023 affects Zingbox Inspector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15023?

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-2019-15023 published?

CVE-2019-15023 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15023

CVE-2019-15023 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zingbox Inspector 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Zingbox Inspector
Published: 2019-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability exists in Zingbox Inspector versions 1.294 and earlier, that results in passwords for 3rd party integrations being stored in cleartext in device configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15023?: A security vulnerability exists in Zingbox Inspector versions 1.294 and earlier, that results in passwords for 3rd party integrations being stored in cleartext in device configuration.
How severe is CVE-2019-15023?: CVE-2019-15023 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-2019-15023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15023?: CVE-2019-15023 affects Zingbox Inspector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15023?: 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-2019-15023 published?: CVE-2019-15023 was published on 2019-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-15023

Affected products (1)

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

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