How severe is CVE-2019-18986?

CVE-2019-18986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-18986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-18986?

CVE-2019-18986 affects Pimcore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-18986?

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-2019-18986 published?

CVE-2019-18986 was published on 2019-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-18986

CVE-2019-18986 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pimcore with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Pimcore
Published: 2019-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pimcore before 6.2.2 allow attackers to brute-force (guess) valid usernames by using the 'forgot password' functionality as it returns distinct messages for invalid password and non-existing users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18986?: Pimcore before 6.2.2 allow attackers to brute-force (guess) valid usernames by using the 'forgot password' functionality as it returns distinct messages for invalid password and non-existing users.
How severe is CVE-2019-18986?: CVE-2019-18986 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-18986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-18986?: CVE-2019-18986 affects Pimcore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-18986?: 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-2019-18986 published?: CVE-2019-18986 was published on 2019-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pimcore:pimcore:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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