How severe is CVE-2019-15716?

CVE-2019-15716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-15716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-15716?

CVE-2019-15716 affects Wtfutil Wtf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15716?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-15716 published?

CVE-2019-15716 was published on 2019-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-15716

CVE-2019-15716 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wtfutil Wtf with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Wtfutil Wtf
Published: 2019-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WTF before 0.19.0 does not set the permissions of config.yml, which might make it easier for local attackers to read passwords or API keys if the permissions were misconfigured or were based on unsafe OS defaults.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-15716?: WTF before 0.19.0 does not set the permissions of config.yml, which might make it easier for local attackers to read passwords or API keys if the permissions were misconfigured or were based on unsafe OS defaults.
How severe is CVE-2019-15716?: CVE-2019-15716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-15716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-15716?: CVE-2019-15716 affects Wtfutil Wtf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15716?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-15716 published?: CVE-2019-15716 was published on 2019-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wtfutil:wtf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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