CVE-2019-19374
CVE-2019-19374 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Squiz Matrix with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Squiz Matrix
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in core/assets/form/form_question_types/form_question_type_file_upload/form_question_type_file_upload.inc in Squiz Matrix CMS 5.5.0 prior to 5.5.0.3, 5.5.1 prior to 5.5.1.8, 5.5.2 prior to 5.5.2.4, and 5.5.3 prior to 5.5.3.3 where a user can delete arbitrary files from the server during interaction with the File Upload field type, when a custom form exists. (This is related to an information disclosure issue within the File Upload field type that allows users to view the full path to uploaded files, including the product's web root directory.)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-19374?
- An issue was discovered in core/assets/form/form_question_types/form_question_type_file_upload/form_question_type_file_upload.inc in Squiz Matrix CMS 5.5.0 prior to 5.5.0.3, 5.5.1 prior to 5.5.1.8, 5.5.2 prior to 5.5.2.4, and 5.5.3 prior to 5.5.3.3 where a user can delete arbitrary files from the server during interaction with the File Upload field type, when a custom form exists. (This is related to an information disclosure issue within the File Upload field type that allows users to view the full path to uploaded files, including the product's web root directory.)
- How severe is CVE-2019-19374?
- CVE-2019-19374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-19374 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-19374?
- CVE-2019-19374 affects Squiz Matrix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-19374?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-19374 published?
- CVE-2019-19374 was published on 2019-12-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155671/Squiz-Matrix-CMS-5.5.x.x-Code-Execution-Information-Disclosure.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Dec/34
- https://matrix.squiz.net/releases/5.5/5.5.3.3
- https://zxsecurity.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ZX%20Security%20Advisory%20-%20Squiz%20Matrix%20CMS%20-%20Multiple%20Vulnerabilities.pdf
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:squiz:matrix:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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