How severe is CVE-2019-18870?

CVE-2019-18870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-18870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18870?

CVE-2019-18870 primarily affects Blaauwproducts Remote Kiln Control. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18870?

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

When was CVE-2019-18870 published?

CVE-2019-18870 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18870

CVE-2019-18870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blaauwproducts Remote Kiln Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Blaauwproducts Remote Kiln Control
Published: 2020-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path traversal via the iniFile parameter in excel.php in Blaauw Remote Kiln Control through v3.00r4 allows an authenticated attacker to download arbitrary files from the host machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18870?: A path traversal via the iniFile parameter in excel.php in Blaauw Remote Kiln Control through v3.00r4 allows an authenticated attacker to download arbitrary files from the host machine.
How severe is CVE-2019-18870?: CVE-2019-18870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-18870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18870?: CVE-2019-18870 primarily affects Blaauwproducts Remote Kiln Control. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18870?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-18870 published?: CVE-2019-18870 was published on 2020-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/lodestone-security/CVEs/blob/master/remote_kiln_control/an_unfortunate_kilnundrum.md

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:blaauwproducts:remote_kiln_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blaauwproducts:remote_kiln_control:3.0.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:blaauwproducts:remote_kiln_control:3.0.0:v4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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