CVE-2019-17445
CVE-2019-17445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eracent Eda Agent 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Eracent Eda Agent
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Eracent EDA, EPA, EPM, EUA, FLW, and SUM Agent through 10.2.26. The agent executable, when installed for non-root operations (scanning), can be forced to copy files from the filesystem to other locations via Symbolic Link Following.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-17445?
- An issue was discovered in Eracent EDA, EPA, EPM, EUA, FLW, and SUM Agent through 10.2.26. The agent executable, when installed for non-root operations (scanning), can be forced to copy files from the filesystem to other locations via Symbolic Link Following.
- How severe is CVE-2019-17445?
- CVE-2019-17445 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-2019-17445 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-17445?
- CVE-2019-17445 primarily affects Eracent Eda Agent. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-17445?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-17445 published?
- CVE-2019-17445 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:eracent:eda_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eracent:epa_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eracent:epm_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eracent:eua_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eracent:flw_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:eracent:sum_agent:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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