CVE-2019-15701

CVE-2019-15701 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bloodhound Project Bloodhound with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Description

components/Modals/HelpModal.jsx in BloodHound 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands (by spawning a child process as the current user on the victim's machine) when the search function's autocomplete feature is used. The victim must import data from an Active Directory with a GPO containing JavaScript in its name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15701?
components/Modals/HelpModal.jsx in BloodHound 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands (by spawning a child process as the current user on the victim's machine) when the search function's autocomplete feature is used. The victim must import data from an Active Directory with a GPO containing JavaScript in its name.
How severe is CVE-2019-15701?
CVE-2019-15701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-15701 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15701?
CVE-2019-15701 affects Bloodhound Project Bloodhound. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15701?
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-2019-15701 published?
CVE-2019-15701 was published on 2019-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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