How severe is CVE-2019-9197?

CVE-2019-9197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-9197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9197?

CVE-2019-9197 affects Unity3d Unity Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9197?

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-2019-9197 published?

CVE-2019-9197 was published on 2019-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9197

CVE-2019-9197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unity3d Unity Editor 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Unity3d Unity Editor
Published: 2019-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The com.unity3d.kharma protocol handler in Unity Editor 2018.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9197?: The com.unity3d.kharma protocol handler in Unity Editor 2018.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2019-9197?: CVE-2019-9197 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-9197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9197?: CVE-2019-9197 affects Unity3d Unity Editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9197?: 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-2019-9197 published?: CVE-2019-9197 was published on 2019-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:unity3d:unity_editor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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