How severe is CVE-2019-5640?

CVE-2019-5640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-5640 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-5640?

CVE-2019-5640 affects Rapid7 Nexpose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-5640?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2019-5640 published?

CVE-2019-5640 was published on 2021-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-5640

CVE-2019-5640 is a low-severity vulnerability in Rapid7 Nexpose with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Rapid7 Nexpose
Published: 2021-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rapid7 Nexpose versions prior to 6.6.114 suffer from an information exposure issue whereby, when the user's session has ended due to inactivity, an attacker can use the inspect element browser feature to remove the login panel and view the details available in the last webpage visited by previous user

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-5640?: Rapid7 Nexpose versions prior to 6.6.114 suffer from an information exposure issue whereby, when the user's session has ended due to inactivity, an attacker can use the inspect element browser feature to remove the login panel and view the details available in the last webpage visited by previous user
How severe is CVE-2019-5640?: CVE-2019-5640 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-5640 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-5640?: CVE-2019-5640 affects Rapid7 Nexpose. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-5640?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2019-5640 published?: CVE-2019-5640 was published on 2021-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.rapid7.com/release-notes/nexpose/20211117/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rapid7:nexpose:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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