How severe is CVE-2019-18642?

CVE-2019-18642 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-2019-18642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18642?

CVE-2019-18642 affects Sparkdevnetwork Rock Rms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18642?

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-2019-18642 published?

CVE-2019-18642 was published on 2021-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18642

CVE-2019-18642 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sparkdevnetwork Rock Rms 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sparkdevnetwork Rock Rms
Published: 2021-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rock RMS version before 8.6 is vulnerable to account takeover by tampering with the user ID parameter in the profile update feature. The lack of validation and use of sequential user IDs allows any user to change account details of any other user. This vulnerability could be used to change the email address of another account, even the administrator account. Upon changing another account's email address, performing a password reset to the new email address could allow an attacker to take over any account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18642?: Rock RMS version before 8.6 is vulnerable to account takeover by tampering with the user ID parameter in the profile update feature. The lack of validation and use of sequential user IDs allows any user to change account details of any other user. This vulnerability could be used to change the email address of another account, even the administrator account. Upon changing another account's email address, performing a password reset to the new email address could allow an attacker to take over any account.
How severe is CVE-2019-18642?: CVE-2019-18642 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-2019-18642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18642?: CVE-2019-18642 affects Sparkdevnetwork Rock Rms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18642?: 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-2019-18642 published?: CVE-2019-18642 was published on 2021-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160766/Rock-RMS-File-Upload-Account-Takeover-Information-Disclosure.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sparkdevnetwork:rock_rms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Sparkdevnetwork Rock Rms

CVE-2019-18643 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Rock RMS versions before 8.10 and versions 9.0 through 9.3 fails to properly validate files uploaded in the…
CVE-2019-18641 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Rock RMS before 1.8.6 mishandles vCard access control within the People/GetVCard/REST controller.

All CVEs affecting Sparkdevnetwork Rock Rms →