How severe is CVE-2019-19745?

CVE-2019-19745 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-2019-19745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-19745?

CVE-2019-19745 primarily affects Contao. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-19745?

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-2019-19745 published?

CVE-2019-19745 was published on 2019-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-19745

CVE-2019-19745 is a high-severity vulnerability in Contao 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Contao
Published: 2019-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Contao 4.0 through 4.8.5 allows PHP local file inclusion. A back end user with access to the form generator can upload arbitrary files and execute them on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-19745?: Contao 4.0 through 4.8.5 allows PHP local file inclusion. A back end user with access to the form generator can upload arbitrary files and execute them on the server.
How severe is CVE-2019-19745?: CVE-2019-19745 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-2019-19745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-19745?: CVE-2019-19745 primarily affects Contao. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19745?: 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-2019-19745 published?: CVE-2019-19745 was published on 2019-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

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cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:contao:contao:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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