How severe is CVE-2019-7442?

CVE-2019-7442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2019-7442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-7442?

CVE-2019-7442 affects Cyberark Enterprise Password Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7442?

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-2019-7442 published?

CVE-2019-7442 was published on 2019-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-7442

CVE-2019-7442 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cyberark Enterprise Password Vault with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 40% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-611.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 40% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Cyberark Enterprise Password Vault
Published: 2019-05-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Password Vault Web Access (PVWA) of CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault <=10.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or potentially bypass authentication via a crafted DTD in the SAML authentication system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-7442?: An XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the Password Vault Web Access (PVWA) of CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault <=10.7 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or potentially bypass authentication via a crafted DTD in the SAML authentication system.
How severe is CVE-2019-7442?: CVE-2019-7442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2019-7442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 40% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-7442?: CVE-2019-7442 affects Cyberark Enterprise Password Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-7442?: 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-2019-7442 published?: CVE-2019-7442 was published on 2019-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cyberark:enterprise_password_vault:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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