CVE-2019-7178
CVE-2019-7178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pexip Pexip Infinity with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Pexip Pexip Infinity
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Pexip Infinity before 20.1 allows privilege escalation by restoring a system backup.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-7178?
- Pexip Infinity before 20.1 allows privilege escalation by restoring a system backup.
- How severe is CVE-2019-7178?
- CVE-2019-7178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-7178 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-7178?
- CVE-2019-7178 affects Pexip Pexip Infinity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-7178?
- 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-2019-7178 published?
- CVE-2019-7178 was published on 2020-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pexip:pexip_infinity:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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