How severe is CVE-2019-18945?

CVE-2019-18945 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-18945 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18945?

CVE-2019-18945 affects Microfocus Solutions Business Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18945?

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-2019-18945 published?

CVE-2019-18945 was published on 2021-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18945

CVE-2019-18945 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Solutions Business Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 5.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microfocus Solutions Business Manager
Published: 2021-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager Application Repository versions prior to 11.7.1 are vulnerable to privilege escalation vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18945?: Micro Focus Solutions Business Manager Application Repository versions prior to 11.7.1 are vulnerable to privilege escalation vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2019-18945?: CVE-2019-18945 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-18945 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18945?: CVE-2019-18945 affects Microfocus Solutions Business Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18945?: 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-2019-18945 published?: CVE-2019-18945 was published on 2021-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://knowledgebase.serena.com/resources/sites/KNOWLEDGEBASE/content/live/SOLUTIONS/142000/S142001/en_US/sbm_11.7.1_security_bulletin.htm

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:solutions_business_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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