How severe is CVE-2019-3489?

CVE-2019-3489 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-3489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-3489?

CVE-2019-3489 affects Microfocus Content Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-3489?

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-2019-3489 published?

CVE-2019-3489 was published on 2019-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-3489

CVE-2019-3489 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Content Manager 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Microfocus Content Manager
Published: 2019-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated file upload vulnerability has been identified in the Web Client component of Micro Focus Content Manager 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3 when configured to use the ADFS authentication method. The vulnerability could be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload content to arbitrary locations on the Content Manager server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-3489?: An unauthenticated file upload vulnerability has been identified in the Web Client component of Micro Focus Content Manager 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3 when configured to use the ADFS authentication method. The vulnerability could be exploited by an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload content to arbitrary locations on the Content Manager server.
How severe is CVE-2019-3489?: CVE-2019-3489 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-3489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-3489?: CVE-2019-3489 affects Microfocus Content Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3489?: 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-2019-3489 published?: CVE-2019-3489 was published on 2019-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://softwaresupport.softwaregrp.com/doc/KM03359911

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:content_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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