How severe is CVE-2019-19354?

CVE-2019-19354 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-19354 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19354?

CVE-2019-19354 affects Redhat Openshift Container Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19354?

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-2019-19354 published?

CVE-2019-19354 was published on 2021-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19354

CVE-2019-19354 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openshift Container Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-266.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-266
Affected product: Redhat Openshift Container Platform
Published: 2021-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the operator-framework/hadoop as shipped in Red Hat Openshift 4. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19354?: An insecure modification vulnerability in the /etc/passwd file was found in the operator-framework/hadoop as shipped in Red Hat Openshift 4. An attacker with access to the container could use this flaw to modify /etc/passwd and escalate their privileges.
How severe is CVE-2019-19354?: CVE-2019-19354 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-19354 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19354?: CVE-2019-19354 affects Redhat Openshift Container Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19354?: 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-2019-19354 published?: CVE-2019-19354 was published on 2021-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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