How severe is CVE-2019-8954?

CVE-2019-8954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-8954 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-8954?

CVE-2019-8954 affects Indexhibit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-8954?

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-2019-8954 published?

CVE-2019-8954 was published on 2019-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-8954

CVE-2019-8954 is a high-severity vulnerability in Indexhibit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Indexhibit
Published: 2019-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Indexhibit 2.1.5, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the v parameter (in conjunction with the id parameter) in a upd_jxcode=true action to the ndxzstudio/?a=system URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-8954?: In Indexhibit 2.1.5, remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the v parameter (in conjunction with the id parameter) in a upd_jxcode=true action to the ndxzstudio/?a=system URI.
How severe is CVE-2019-8954?: CVE-2019-8954 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-8954 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-8954?: CVE-2019-8954 affects Indexhibit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8954?: 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-2019-8954 published?: CVE-2019-8954 was published on 2019-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.iwantacve.cn/index.php/archives/112/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:indexhibit:indexhibit:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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