How severe is CVE-2019-1583?

CVE-2019-1583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-1583 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1583?

CVE-2019-1583 affects Paloaltonetworks Twistlock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1583?

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-2019-1583 published?

CVE-2019-1583 was published on 2019-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1583

CVE-2019-1583 is a high-severity vulnerability in Paloaltonetworks Twistlock with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Paloaltonetworks Twistlock
Published: 2019-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Escalation of privilege vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Twistlock console 19.07.358 and earlier allows a Twistlock user with Operator capabilities to escalate privileges to that of another user. Active interaction with an affected component is required for the payload to execute on the victim.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1583?: Escalation of privilege vulnerability in the Palo Alto Networks Twistlock console 19.07.358 and earlier allows a Twistlock user with Operator capabilities to escalate privileges to that of another user. Active interaction with an affected component is required for the payload to execute on the victim.
How severe is CVE-2019-1583?: CVE-2019-1583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-1583 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1583?: CVE-2019-1583 affects Paloaltonetworks Twistlock. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1583?: 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-2019-1583 published?: CVE-2019-1583 was published on 2019-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2019-1583

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:paloaltonetworks:twistlock:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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