CVE-2019-1821
CVE-2019-1821 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 98% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 98% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager
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Description
A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) and Cisco Evolved Programmable Network (EPN) Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute code with root-level privileges on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability exist because the software improperly validates user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file to the administrative web interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code with root-level privileges on the underlying operating system.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-1821?
- A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) and Cisco Evolved Programmable Network (EPN) Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute code with root-level privileges on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability exist because the software improperly validates user-supplied input. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by uploading a malicious file to the administrative web interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute code with root-level privileges on the underlying operating system.
- How severe is CVE-2019-1821?
- CVE-2019-1821 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-1821 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 98% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-1821?
- CVE-2019-1821 primarily affects Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-1821?
- 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-2019-1821 published?
- CVE-2019-1821 was published on 2019-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/153350/Cisco-Prime-Infrastructure-Health-Monitor-TarArchive-Directory-Traversal.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108339
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20190515-pi-rce
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:network_level_service:3.0\(0.0.83b\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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