How severe is CVE-2019-19023?

CVE-2019-19023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-19023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19023?

CVE-2019-19023 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Harbor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19023?

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-2019-19023 published?

CVE-2019-19023 was published on 2020-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19023

CVE-2019-19023 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Harbor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Linuxfoundation Harbor
Published: 2020-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cloud Native Computing Foundation Harbor prior to 1.8.6 and 1.9.3 has a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the VMware Harbor Container Registry for the Pivotal Platform.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19023?: Cloud Native Computing Foundation Harbor prior to 1.8.6 and 1.9.3 has a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in the VMware Harbor Container Registry for the Pivotal Platform.
How severe is CVE-2019-19023?: CVE-2019-19023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-19023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19023?: CVE-2019-19023 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Harbor. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19023?: 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-2019-19023 published?: CVE-2019-19023 was published on 2020-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:harbor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pivotal:vmware_harbor_registry:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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