How severe is CVE-2019-16919?

CVE-2019-16919 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-16919 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-16919?

CVE-2019-16919 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Harbor. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-16919?

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-2019-16919 published?

CVE-2019-16919 was published on 2019-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-16919

CVE-2019-16919 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Harbor 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Linuxfoundation Harbor
Published: 2019-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Harbor API has a Broken Access Control vulnerability. The vulnerability allows project administrators to use the Harbor API to create a robot account with unauthorized push and/or pull access permissions to a project they don't have access or control for. The Harbor API did not enforce the proper project permissions and project scope on the API request to create a new robot account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-16919?: Harbor API has a Broken Access Control vulnerability. The vulnerability allows project administrators to use the Harbor API to create a robot account with unauthorized push and/or pull access permissions to a project they don't have access or control for. The Harbor API did not enforce the proper project permissions and project scope on the API request to create a new robot account.
How severe is CVE-2019-16919?: CVE-2019-16919 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-16919 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-16919?: CVE-2019-16919 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Harbor. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-16919?: 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-2019-16919 published?: CVE-2019-16919 was published on 2019-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:harbor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:harbor:1.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:harbor_container_registry:*:*:*:*:*:pivotal_cloud_foundry:*:*

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