How severe is CVE-2019-1794?

CVE-2019-1794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-1794 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2019-1794?

CVE-2019-1794 affects Cisco Meeting Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1794?

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

When was CVE-2019-1794 published?

CVE-2019-1794 was published on 2019-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-1794

CVE-2019-1794 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Meeting Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Cisco Meeting Server
Published: 2019-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the search path processing of Cisco Directory Connector could allow an authenticated, local attacker to load a binary of their choosing. The vulnerability is due to uncontrolled search path elements. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a binary of their choosing earlier in the search path utilized by Cisco Directory Connector to locate and load required resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1794?: A vulnerability in the search path processing of Cisco Directory Connector could allow an authenticated, local attacker to load a binary of their choosing. The vulnerability is due to uncontrolled search path elements. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by placing a binary of their choosing earlier in the search path utilized by Cisco Directory Connector to locate and load required resources.
How severe is CVE-2019-1794?: CVE-2019-1794 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-1794 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-1794?: CVE-2019-1794 affects Cisco Meeting Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-1794?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-1794 published?: CVE-2019-1794 was published on 2019-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:meeting_server:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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