How severe is CVE-2019-9768?

CVE-2019-9768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2019-9768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-9768?

CVE-2019-9768 affects Thinkst Canarytokens. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-9768?

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-2019-9768 published?

CVE-2019-9768 was published on 2019-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-9768

CVE-2019-9768 is a high-severity vulnerability in Thinkst Canarytokens with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Thinkst Canarytokens
Published: 2019-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Thinkst Canarytokens through commit hash 4e89ee0 (2019-03-01) relies on limited variation in size, metadata, and timestamp, which makes it easier for attackers to estimate whether a Word document contains a token.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-9768?: Thinkst Canarytokens through commit hash 4e89ee0 (2019-03-01) relies on limited variation in size, metadata, and timestamp, which makes it easier for attackers to estimate whether a Word document contains a token.
How severe is CVE-2019-9768?: CVE-2019-9768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2019-9768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-9768?: CVE-2019-9768 affects Thinkst Canarytokens. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9768?: 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-2019-9768 published?: CVE-2019-9768 was published on 2019-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:thinkst:canarytokens:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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