How severe is CVE-2019-15131?

CVE-2019-15131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-15131 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15131?

CVE-2019-15131 primarily affects Code42. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15131?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-15131 published?

CVE-2019-15131 was published on 2019-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15131

CVE-2019-15131 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Code42 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Code42
Published: 2019-09-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Code42 Enterprise 6.7.5 and earlier, 6.8.4 through 6.8.8, and 7.0.0 a vulnerability has been identified that may allow arbitrary files to be uploaded to Code42 servers and executed. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to create directories and save files on Code42 servers, which could potentially lead to code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15131?: In Code42 Enterprise 6.7.5 and earlier, 6.8.4 through 6.8.8, and 7.0.0 a vulnerability has been identified that may allow arbitrary files to be uploaded to Code42 servers and executed. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to create directories and save files on Code42 servers, which could potentially lead to code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-15131?: CVE-2019-15131 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-15131 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15131?: CVE-2019-15131 primarily affects Code42. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15131?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-15131 published?: CVE-2019-15131 was published on 2019-09-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:code42:code42:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:code42:code42:7.0.0:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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