CVE-2019-18349

CVE-2019-18349 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hotkeyp Project Hotkeyp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

HotkeyP through 4.9 r96 allows privilege escalation in the privilege function in Commands.cpp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18349?
HotkeyP through 4.9 r96 allows privilege escalation in the privilege function in Commands.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2019-18349?
CVE-2019-18349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-18349 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18349?
CVE-2019-18349 primarily affects Hotkeyp Project Hotkeyp. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18349?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-18349 published?
CVE-2019-18349 was published on 2019-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)