CVE-2019-8952

CVE-2019-8952 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bosch Video Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
• CVSS v2: 4.0
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-22
• Affected product: Bosch Video Management System
• Published: 2019-05-13
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Path Traversal vulnerability located in the webserver affects several Bosch hardware and software products. The vulnerability potentially allows a remote authorized user to access arbitrary files on the system via the network interface. Affected hardware products: Bosch DIVAR IP 2000 (vulnerable versions: 3.10; 3.20; 3.21; 3.50; 3.51; 3.55; 3.60; 3.61; 3.62; fixed versions: 3.62.0019 and newer), Bosch DIVAR IP 5000 (vulnerable versions: 3.10; 3.20; 3.21; 3.50; 3.51; 3.55; 3.60; 3.61; 3.62; fixed versions: 3.80.0033 and newer). Affected software products: Video Recording Manager (VRM) (vulnerable versions: 3.10; 3.20; 3.21; 3.50; 3.51; 3.55; 3.60; 3.61; 3.62; 3.70; 3.71 before 3.71.0032 ; fixed versions: 3.71.0032; 3.81.0032 and newer), Bosch Video Management System (BVMS) (vulnerable versions: 3.50.00XX; 3.55.00XX; 3.60.00XX; 3.70.0056; fixed versions: 7.5; 3.71.0032).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8952?

A Path Traversal vulnerability located in the webserver affects several Bosch hardware and software products. The vulnerability potentially allows a remote authorized user to access arbitrary files on the system via the network interface. Affected hardware products: Bosch DIVAR IP 2000 (vulnerable versions: 3.10; 3.20; 3.21; 3.50; 3.51; 3.55; 3.60; 3.61; 3.62; fixed versions: 3.62.0019 and newer), Bosch DIVAR IP 5000 (vulnerable versions: 3.10; 3.20; 3.21; 3.50; 3.51; 3.55; 3.60; 3.61; 3.62; fixed versions: 3.80.0033 and newer). Affected software products: Video Recording Manager (VRM) (vulnerable versions: 3.10; 3.20; 3.21; 3.50; 3.51; 3.55; 3.60; 3.61; 3.62; 3.70; 3.71 before 3.71.0032 ; fixed versions: 3.71.0032; 3.81.0032 and newer), Bosch Video Management System (BVMS) (vulnerable versions: 3.50.00XX; 3.55.00XX; 3.60.00XX; 3.70.0056; fixed versions: 7.5; 3.71.0032).

How severe is CVE-2019-8952?

CVE-2019-8952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-8952 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8952?

CVE-2019-8952 primarily affects Bosch Video Management System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8952?

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

When was CVE-2019-8952 published?

CVE-2019-8952 was published on 2019-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://media.boschsecurity.com/fs/media/pb/security_advisories/bosch-2019-0402bt-cve-2019-8952_security_advisory_vrm_path_traversal.pdf
• https://psirt.bosch.com
• https://psirt.bosch.com/Advisory/BOSCH-2019-0402.html
• https://www.boschsecurity.com/xc/en/support/product-security/security-advisories.html

Affected products (4)

• cpe:2.3:o:bosch:divar_ip_2000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:bosch:divar_ip_5000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:bosch:video_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:bosch:video_recording_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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