How severe is CVE-2019-18909?

CVE-2019-18909 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-18909 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-2019-18909?

CVE-2019-18909 primarily affects Hp Thinpro. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18909?

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-2019-18909 published?

CVE-2019-18909 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18909

CVE-2019-18909 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Thinpro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 7.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Hp Thinpro
Published: 2019-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The VPN software within HP ThinPro does not safely handle user supplied input, which may be leveraged by an attacker to inject commands that will execute with root privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18909?: The VPN software within HP ThinPro does not safely handle user supplied input, which may be leveraged by an attacker to inject commands that will execute with root privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-18909?: CVE-2019-18909 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-18909 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-2019-18909?: CVE-2019-18909 primarily affects Hp Thinpro. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18909?: 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-2019-18909 published?: CVE-2019-18909 was published on 2019-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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